Gardenswartz, Lester J. (Bus), 1906-1981
Person
Biography
Lester J. (Bus) Gardenswartz, b. November 22, 1906, d. May 7, 1981, married to Hazel Gardenswartz.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Lester (Bus) Gardenswartz, 1977
File
Identifier: B111.04.0004.0002
Abstract
Lester (Bus) Gardenswartz (1906-1981 SSI) was born to Morris and Mary Gardenswartz in Denver, Colorado. The family moved to Durango in 1921, where his father bought a hardware store. Bus graduated from Durango High School in 1924, then returned to Denver to attend the University of Denver. However, he soon dropped out to work for his uncle's pawn shop, called Solomon Loan Company. In 1927, Bus married Hazel Edelstein, and the couple settled in Durango where they opened a sporting goods...
Dates:
1977
The Gardenswartz Building, 1991
Item
Identifier: B063.02.0048.00038
Abstract
Plaque in Durango, Colorado that says: "Gardenswartz Memorial Bridge, They loved "God's country" and its people, Lester J. "Bus" Gardenswartz, 1906 - 1981, Hazel Gardenswartz, 1907 - 1981, Shalom [Hebrew word] Peace."
Dates:
1991
The Gardenswartz Building, 1991
Item
Identifier: B063.02.0048.00039
Abstract
Gardenswartz Memorial Bridge in Durango, Colorado.
Dates:
1991
The Gardenswartz Building, 1991
Item
Identifier: B063.02.0048.00040
Abstract
Gardenswartz Bridge in Durango, Colorado.
Dates:
1991
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