denver history: Controversy and Contribution: The Bonfils - 05/18/07 12:16 AM
As you were lying on the table making a contribution for life in the form of donating blood, you probably were working with professionals from the Bonfils Blood Center. I've heard the name over the years and was aware the Bonfils family were philanthropists that made a huge difference in Denver. So, just like Bonnie Brae, I decided to do a little more research and find out more about them.
Frederick Bonfils - (1860-1933)
Frederick has a bit of a checkered past. He and Harry Heye Tammen bought the Denver Post in the late 1800's. The competition between the Post and what was … (8 comments)

denver history: Who the Heck is Bonnie Brae? - 05/13/07 03:10 AM
One of the many beautiful residential areas in Denver is the Bonnie Brae neighborhood located between University Boulevard on the west, Steele Street on the east, Exposition Avenue on the north and E. Mississippi Avenue on the south.
So, who was this wonderful neighborhood named after? So began the search for the infamous Bonnie Brae. She must have been a fascinating person with neighborhoods, restaurants and charities named after her. It turns out that Bonnie Brae is actually Gaelic meaning "Pleasant Hill". Whether or not there has been an actual person named Bonnie Brae I'm not sure, but this neighborhood was planned and named in 1923 by … (10 comments)

denver history: Steps for a Successful Historical Renovation - 03/30/07 01:06 AM
Visiting older Denver neighborhoods takes you into another world. Towering trees with bark patterns that beg a touch and homes that were built when horses were the normal mode of transportation are common place. We are lucky to live among daily reminders of the amazing history of Denver and its surrounding communities. Many Denver neighborhoods are designated historical districts that will require some additional approvals before a homeowner can make modifications to the exterior of their home. The Denver Landmark Preservation Commission was established to designate, preserve, enhance, and perpetuate structures or districts or architectural, historical, or geographical significance within the … (0 comments)

 

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