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James William "Jim" Denver (October 23, 1817 – August 9, 1892) was an American politician, soldier and lawyer. He served in the California state government, as an officer in the United States Army in two wars, and as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from California. He served as secretary and Governor of the Kansas Territory during the struggle over whether or not Kansas would be open to slavery. The city of Denver, Colorado, is named after him.

Who was the city of Denver named after? Meet General James W. Denver

The Buried History of Snow Removal in Denver

Postcard Found at Colfax Museum

Classic Colorado Gators

Yesterday's News, vol. I

Camp Hale Pillowcase, Walter M. Berg Papers, -M2243

Souvenirs of War - Camp Hale, Colorado

Artist's rendering of the Spider Man in his attic refuge. The American Weekly, 1942.

The Tale of the Denver Spider Man

Gerald "Jerry" Gerash (1934 - )

An inmate stands near a table covered with bread loaves at the Municipal Bakery in the County Jail, Denver, Colorado. Other inmates work at sinks and tables forming loaves. Denver City Councilman, John Conolon holds a loaf of bread in his hand, and Warden Frank Kratke stands near a clock.

Baking Behind Bars: The Denver Municipal Bakery

Large group of protesters by the Wellington Webb Building. Sign in the foreground "Be the Change"

Women’s March on Denver January 19, 2019

Peter in his gala attire during his annual Harvest Festival

Denver's Own Prophet

Davis & Shaw Furniture Company advertising, 1903

Davis & Shaw Furniture Company: Denver’s 20th Century Furniture Store

A Very Old Fence with a Fresh Coat of Paint