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 32 Collections and/or Records:
Box 5 , 1920-1970
Box 5 contains a framed photo of the initiation banquet for the Iota Chapter of the Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity on March 13 of 1920, and photos of Charles Rosenbaum.
Box 5, between 1908-1960
Anfenger family framed metal grate or gril and framed purse and case.
Box 6, 1861-1960
Framed lace and framed sampler belonging to the Anfenger family.
Box 7, circa 1865-1960
Louis Anfenger diaries and cane head and child's spoon.
Box 7, 1865-1890
Louis Anfenger diaries and cane head and child's spoon.
Box 8, 1871-1915
Framed photograph of Flora Anfenger Hornbein, three reliegious texts, and a French textbook.
Box 9, circa 1890
Fannie Anfengers' sewing book from the Gilpin School.
Box 10, circa 1920
Anfenger family damask place mat and tablerunner.
Box 11, 1850-1950
Anfenger family menorah
Box 13, circa 1900
High collar lace dress with petticoat from Fannie Anfenger.
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