Guldman, Leopold Henry, 1852-1936
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:
Collection on Guldman Family and Golden Eagle Dry Goods
Leopold H. Guldman and Golden Eagle Dry Goods Company Records
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.
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