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Saliman, Michael, 1852-1910

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Biography

Paul Michael Saliman, known as Michael, was born in Russia in 1952. Michael and his wife Bessie Radetsky Saliman came to Denver in 1886 and settled on the west side near Sloan's Lake. Paul Michael pushed a cart through the alleys of Denver collecting rags and junk to re-sell, finally developing a business of collecting, cleaning and recycling milk bottles for local dairies. Michael Saliman was a leader of west Denver and when he died in 1910 it was said that "all of West Colfax shut down."

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Michael Saliman, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0039.00044
Abstract

Studio portrait of Michael Saliman.

Dates: circa 1900

Michel Saliman Portrait, between 1890-1900

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Identifier: B063.08.0031.0007.00001
Abstract

Formal portrait of Michel Saliman. Michel Saliman was born in Russia in 1852. He came to Denver in 1886 and died in 1910. He was a leader of west Denver and when he died it was said that ''all of West Colfax shut down.''

Dates: between 1890-1900

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