In 1860, Denver’s first hospital was a log cabin located at the corner of Larimer Street and Cherry Creek Drive. Founded by two doctors, Dr. John Hamilton and Dr. O.D. Cass, City Hospital served the fledgling Denver community. With a population of less than 5,000 people the early hospital was sufficient to support the city’s…
The red and white sign on the side of the road proudly states you have entered the “Home of the World’s First Rodeo”. While the town of Deer Trail, Colorado, is quite certain the contest between a group of cowboys in July 1869 was the world’s first organized rodeo, towns in Texas, New Mexico and…
The electric automobile has gained popularity over the last decade. Advancements in battery technology has made the electric car more practical and reliable. While Colorado isn’t known for automobile manufacturing, it wouldn’t be surprising that an electric car manufacturer would set up shop in Denver. Oliver Parker Fritchle, a chemist and electrical engineer developed a…