Think you know Denver's history? Test your knowledge with these fascinating and lesser-known facts about the Mile-High City! From its founding days to modern achievements, there's always something new to learn about Denver.
1. What river played a significant role in the founding of Denver?
Arkansas River
Mississippi River
North Platte River
South Platte River
2. Which key figure was Denver named after?
Henry Teller
William Byers
Frank Edbrooke
James Denver
3. What was Denver primarily known for before World War II?
Mining and ranching
Service industry
Manufacturing
Technological innovation
4. What style of architecture characterizes the Boston Building?
Renaissance Revival and Richardsonian Romanesque
Art Deco
Gothic Revival
Beaux-Arts
5. What is a notable feature of the Brown Palace Hotel?
First hotel with indoor plumbing
Highest building in 1900
America’s second fireproof building
First building with electricity
6. During WWII, which industries contributed significantly to Denver's economic growth?
Agriculture and textiles
Tech startups
Tourism and hospitality
Manufacturing and federal employment
7. What are the original three settlements that eventually became part of Denver?
Golden, Boulder, Denver City
Park Hill, Capitol Hill, Bonita
Auraria, Denver City, Highland
Auraria, Golden, Highland
8. What significant event led to the merging of several communities into Denver?
Opening of the Denver Mint
Completion of the transcontinental railroad
Establishment of the Denver Coliseum
Gold Rush
9. What is unique about the DU Rose?
It's a special variety known as 'Rosa Denvera'
It was genetically engineered in the 1980s
It's the city's emblematic flower
Denver's first bloom
10. When was Denver first established as a permanent settlement?
1875
1890
1858
1902
11. Who designed the Brown Palace Hotel?
Henry Smith
John Quiesen
Frank East Edbrooke
William Edmondson
12. What is the purpose of the Founders Celebration at the University of Denver?
To display new student projects
To honor the commitment and vision of significant contributors to the University
