Anfenger, Louis, 1842-1900
Biography
Louis Anfenger was typical of the young Jewish men who migrated to the Colorado Territory in the state's formative years. Born in Bavaria, Anfenger came to the United States in the 1850s and moved to Denver in 1870 to seek his fortune. He became a highly successful businessman in the area of real estate as well as a member of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and was later elected to the state legislature in the 1880s. He was a founder of Congregation Emanuel, Denver B'nai B'rith, and National Jewish Hospital. He married Louise Schlesinger Anfenger, and the couple became the parents of eight children, who later also became leaders in the Denver community. His eldest son Milton became a lawyer and a Colorado State Senator in 1904, and his daughter Flora married prominent Denver attorney Philip Hornbein.
Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:
Box 11, 1850-1950
Anfenger family menorah
Box 13, circa 1900
High collar lace dress with petticoat from Fannie Anfenger.
Box 14, between 1911-1920
Contains photographs of the Michael and Anfenger families.
Box 15, between 1890-1924
Contains photographs of the Michael and Anfenger families, a scrapbook of Fred Anfenger, and a memorial book for Henry Louis Michael.
Box 16 (Dress), circa 1900
Dress with flower print cuffs and lace sleeves from Fannie Anfenger.
Box 17, circa 1900
Blouse made of black and off-white lace from Fannie Anfenger.
Box 18, 1870-1989
Cane Head, circa 1865
A gold canehead belonging to Colorado Jewish pioneer Louis Anfenger, given as a gift before he left Oswego, New York for Denver, Colorado in 1865. It is inscribed:'''Louis Anfenger by the B'ris Shalom Congregation, Oswego N.Y.''
Charter of B'nai B'rith No. 171 of Denver, Colorado, 1872
B'nai B'rith Denver Lodge No. 171 charter listing the names of applicants. A number of Denver's early prominent Jewish pioneers are listed on the charter, including Julius Londoner, David Kline, Fred Z. Salomon and his brother Hyman, Michael Hattenbach, Louis Anfenger, Philip Trounstine, Edward Pisko and Dr. John Elsner.
Citizens of the State: Colorado's Early Jewish Politicians, 2007
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