Societies and clubs
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Accrual: Green Gables Photographs, B335
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2024.024
Dates:
1955 - 1956
Found in:
Special Collections and Archives
Box 17, 1955 - 1956
File — Box B335.03.0017: Series B335.03 [Barcode: U186023306077]
Identifier: B335.03.0017
Abstract
Box includes two [2] photos taken at Green Gables and one [1] scrap of paper torn from original frame backing which includes the photograph's date. One photograph is of a group of men, including president Eisenhower, dining at Green Gables in 1955. text label on the bottom right corner: "Luncheon in honor of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Given by Judge Charles Rosenbaum. Green Gables Country Club September 12, 1955. The second photograph is of a group of men, including president...
Dates:
1955 - 1956
Green Gables Country Club Photographs and Records
Collection
Identifier: B335
Abstract
Green Gables Country Club was the suburban successor of the Progress Club (1885-1929). The club was founded by 8 Jewish business men because Jews were often denied membership to similar organizations. The historic club became a social center for Denver’s well-to-do Jewish Community. It sat on 152-acres at 6800 W. Jewell Ave., unincorporated land next to Lakewood. Financially difficulties and declining membership closed the club in 2011 and the land sold to a housing developer for $15...
Dates:
1928-2011
Oral History Interview with Henry and Leona Frankel, 1977 November 7
Item
Identifier: B098.01.0001.00017
Abstract
Henry Frankel's family came from Europe and settled early in Denver. They had a few bussinesses. They owned Growth and Progress club and Green Gables Country Club. They were members of Temple Emanuel.
Dates:
1977 November 7