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Jacobs, Frances Wisebart, 1843-1892

 Person

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Bronze Statue of Frances Wisebart Jacobs, circa 1987

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0039.00051
Abstract

Bronze statue is an artist's rendering of Frances Wisebart Jacobs holding her bag of soaps and medicines. The plaque affixed to the base of statue explains Jacob's ties with National Jewish Hospital, which was founded in her memory. The statue is located in the National Jewish Center, Denver, Colo.

Dates: circa 1987

Bronze Statue of Frances Wisebart Jacobs, circa 1987

 Item
Identifier: B063.03.0011.00102
Abstract

Bronze statue is an artist's rendering of Frances Wisebart Jacobs holding her bag of soaps and medicines. The plaque affixed to the base of statue explains Jacob's ties with National Jewish Hospital, which was founded in her memory. The statue is located in the National Jewish Center, Denver, Colo.

Dates: circa 1987

Exterior of the first National Jewish Hospital building (The Frances Jacobs Hospital), circa 1895

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00106
Abstract

Exterior shot features a sign over the top front porch, which reads, "The Frances Jacobs Hospital". The name was changed to National Jewish Hospital in 1899. Two men (unidentified) stand in front of the building.

Dates: circa 1895

Frances Wisebart Jacobs Stained Glass in the Colorado State Capitol Dome, between 1970-1990

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Identifier: B230.02.0014.00033
Abstract

Frances Wisebart Jacobs stained glass in the Colorado State Capitol building, located in Denver. Frances Wisebart Jacobs has been hailed as ''the mother of all charities'' and is included in the Colorado Hall of Fame. The slide was used as part of the ''To Breathe Free'' slide show presented by RMJHS.

Dates: between 1970-1990

Home of Abraham Jacobs, circa 1880

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Identifier: B063.02.0029.0009.00001
Abstract

View of the exterior of the Abraham and Frances Wisebart Jacobs home at 16th Ave. and Welton St., Denver, Colo. View shows surrounding fence, with neighborhood homes, trees and streetcar lines visible in the background. Abraham Jacobs was a clothing merchant, his wife Frances was impetus behind founding of National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: circa 1880

Home of Abraham Jacobs, circa 1880

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Identifier: B063.02.0010.00001
Abstract

View of the exterior of the Abraham and Frances Wisebart Jacobs home at 16th Ave. and Welton St., Denver, Colo. View shows surrounding fence, with neighborhood homes, trees and streetcar lines visible in the background. Abraham Jacobs was a clothing merchant, his wife Frances was impetus behind founding of National Jewish Hospital.

Dates: circa 1880

Plaque for Frances Wisebart Jacobs Statue, circa 1987

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Identifier: B063.08.0039.00052
Abstract

Metal plaque mounted on wood and engraved with ''Frances Wisebart Jacobs; After her death in 1892, the Frances Jacobs Hospital was erected on this site. It was the forerunner of the present institution, and was established through the love and gratitude of the people of Denver to memorialized a noble pioneer, Denver's 'Mother of Charities'''.

Dates: circa 1987

Stained Glass Window of Frances Jacobs, between 1980-1990

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Identifier: B063.08.0008.00034
Abstract

Stained glass window in the Colorado State Capital building depicting Frances Jacobs.

Dates: between 1980-1990