The document discusses the history and development of the city of Denver, Colorado from its founding in 1858 as a mining town during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. It grew rapidly as more settlers arrived, and became the capital of the Colorado Territory in 1867. Denver continued expanding throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, developing its industries and infrastructure, and became known as the "Mile High City" due to its high elevation.
The document discusses the history and development of the city of Denver, Colorado from its founding in 1858 as a mining town during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. It grew rapidly as more settlers arrived, and became the capital of the Colorado Territory in 1867. Denver continued expanding throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, developing its industries and infrastructure, and became known as the "Mile High City" due to its high elevation.
The document discusses the history and development of the city of Denver, Colorado from its founding in 1858 as a mining town during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. It grew rapidly as more settlers arrived, and became the capital of the Colorado Territory in 1867. Denver continued expanding throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, developing its industries and infrastructure, and became known as the "Mile High City" due to its high elevation.