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Historic Homes of Denver: People Who Shaped Denver’s History - Mattie Silks, Queen of the Red Light District
Mattie Silks was Denver's best known Madame.  She ran several brothels, but perhaps her most well known was Mattie Silks House of Mirrors. 
Born in Kansas in 1846, Mattie Silks was a petite girl with blue eyes who imitated the look of British singer Lily Langtry.  By the age of 18, Mattie Silks was already running a brother or "maisons de joie" in Springfield, Illinois.  From there, Mattie Silks made her way west through Missouri to Colorado opening several brothels and settling in Georgetown, CO in 1875. With her good business sense, Mattie Silks opened up another Brothel in Denver on what is today 1942 Market Street.  Mattie Silks had several businesses lining present day Market Street, including Mattie Silks House of Mirrors located at 2009 Market Street.  Mattie Silks had a 3 story house with 27 rooms with the highest quality furnishings, gilt mirrors and velvet curtains. 
A keen businesswoman, Mattie Silks operated a genteel and well organized establishment.  She had a dozen beautiful, well dressed girls.  Mattie Silks' girls were provided a room and 2 meals a day plus full laundry services.  The girls purchased their own clothing and they split their profits with Mattie Silks 50/50.  Mattie Silks did not tolerate swearing or smoking and all customers were to be treated with the utmost respect.
Each year Mattie Silks would travel back east in search of new "talent".  Upon her return, ... more

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