Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center
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The Jewish Community Center of Denver opened in 1922 as part of a nationwide movement to provide cultural and athletic activities to local Jewish communities. The Rude family donated the land in Blumberg Park and the Guldman family donated the equipment. With the initiation of day camping and programs for young adults and seniors, the Guldman Center outgrew the building and moved to a large mansion at 1601 Irving Street in 1937. The Center served to bring cultural and educational opportunities to the Jewish community. There were English classes for immigrants as well as literary and musical programs. The Irving Street Center served as the west branch of the Jewish Community Center until 1967. The east branch opened in 1950 at the old B’nai B’rith building at Colfax and Williams. In 1962, a new Jewish Community Center opened on 10 acres of land at East Alameda and Dahlia Streets, the Center's current site. In 1995, after extensive renovation, the Center was dedicated as the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center.
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
Annual Reports, 1958-1969
Several annual reports of the Jewish Community Center.
Box 14, 1971-1990
(27) File folders #291-318 include: correspondence, legal, print advertising material, JCC Capital Campaign.
Edward Simon Papers
Edward Elias Simon was a long-time board member and president of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) from 1967 to 1969. He initiated a development fund during his presidency of the JCC and the new facilities were dedicated in August of 1972. The collection includes material on the expansion project of the JCC, administrative materials, photographs, and newsclippings.
Jewish Community Center, 1992
Empty lot with the Jewish Community Center in the background in Denver, Colorado.
Jewish Community Center, 1992
Parking lot with the Jewish Community Center playground in the background in Denver, Colorado.
Jewish Community Center, 1992
Jewish Community Center in Denver, Colorado. Sign in front says: "Jewish Community Center of Denver [illegible]." "Shwayder Theatre." and "Enroll Now, 1992 Ranch Camp."
Jewish Community Center Records
Lorde of Israel Day, between 1960-1969
A woman speaks to several children in a gymnasium with a display behind her during Lorde of Israel Day at the Jewish Community Center.
Lorde of Israel Day, between 1960-1969
A woman in the foreground watches as other women hand out hats to children in a gymnasium during Lorde of Israel Day at the Jewish Community Center.
Lorde of Israel Day, between 1960-1969
A woman speaks to several children in a gymnasium with a display behind her during Lorde of Israel Day at the Jewish Community Center.