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“The Very Definition of Heartless Evil”: Ted Bundy in Colorado

John R. Lawson 1915 (Library of Congress)

John R. Lawson (1871-1945)

James Denver and the man he had to kill

Sculptre: York by Margaret Laccarino

York: The American Hero

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