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Guldman, Leopold Henry, 1852-1936

 Person

Biography

Leopold H. Guldman was an early Jewish businessman in Colorado. After opening Golden Eagle Dry Goods stores in Leadville and Cripple Creek, he moved to Denver in 1879 and opened the third and most successful Golden Eagle store. He was one of the founders of Beth Israel Hospital, Temple Emanuel, and National Jewish Hospital. He also founded the Guldman Community Center in 1934 on West Colfax in Denver, which later became part of the Denver Jewish Community Center. He was born December 18, 1852 and died in Denver in 1936. He was proprietor of the Golden Eagle Dry Goods Store

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Jewish Community Center Records

 Collection
Identifier: B179
Abstract The Jewish Community Center originated in 1922 as part of a nationwide movement to provide cultural and athlectic activities to local Jewish communities. The Center operated in various locations until a new location was opened at East Alameda and Dahlia. In 1995, after extensive renovation, the Center was dedicated as the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center. Collection contains programs, publications, events, ephemera, architectural plans and administrative papers from the Jewish...
Dates: 1934-1975

Oral History Interview with Surriee Miller, 1979 July 19

 Item
Identifier: B098.07.0009.00006
Abstract

Topics Covered: Family background and immigrating, growing up in Denver with 8 other siblings, Jewish community, working at the Jewish Community Center, nature of the Center’s work; mentions Isadore Rude, Bloomfield, Guldman, Pisko and many others; camp, loved working at the Center.

Dates: 1979 July 19

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