Rediscovering Northwest Denver: Its History, Its People, Its Landmarks

by Ruth Eloise Wiberg

Winner of the 1993 Hubert Humphrey Award for the book's contribution to the historical appreciation and preservation of Northwest Denver.

Now in its fifth printing, this book features a rare treasury of Victorian and turn-of-the-century buildings and the people who first came to Northwest Denver. The area's pure air, great views, and clean water were great attractions. describes the area's incorporated suburbs of the 1800's, the farms, the early amusement parks, all of which became part of Denver around the turn of the century.

Rediscovering Northwest Denver is a chatty, enjoyable read that tells of the tycoons and entrepreneurs whose fine Victorian homes still dot the area, and of the immigrants from various European cultures who clung together for comfort in the face of prejudice. It includes maps, photographs, past and present street names, a bibliography, index, and suggested tours. Northwest Denver today is typified by traditions, beauty, and pride, all of which the author captures in this ever-popular book.

212 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit of a slow read at times, but the wealth of information about NW Denver neighborhoods was first compiled in this book and it’s absolutely worth a read. I could’ve done with less about the wealthy Denverites of the past, but it was necessary for the context of these places. The info about the neighborhoods themselves, as well as the old photos, is the main draw here!