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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Leopold Guldman Holding Pistol, circa 1931

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0029.0002.00001
Abstract

Leopold H. Goldman is shown pointing a pistol. Leopold Guldman opened the Golden Eagle clothing stores in Leadville and Cripple Creek, Colorado. In 1879, Guldman moved to Denver and opened the successful Golden Eagle Department Store.

Dates: circa 1931

Leopold H. Guldman and Golden Eagle Dry Goods Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: B092
Abstract

Leopold H. Guldman was born in Harburg, Bavaria in 1853 and immigrated to the United States in 1870. Guldman opened the successful chain of Golden Eagle clothing stores in Leadville, Cripple Creek and Denver. He was one of Colorado's leading merchants and philanthropists. The collection consists largely of business records including correspondence, ledgers, journals, and financial papers related to the Golden Eagle stores.

Dates: 1800-1980; 1879-1941

Small Town Jews: Creating Colorado Communities, 2014

 Item
Identifier: B230.03.0023.00014
Abstract

Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in small communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.

Dates: 2014

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