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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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