Hidden Gems of Denver's History
NO DIDDY
Created 7/15/2024
Uncover the lesser-known facts and stories that shaped Denver, Colorado.
1. What was the original name of Denver?
Cheyenne
Montana City
Auraria
South Platte
2. Which famous gold rush brought settlers to Denver in the 1850s?
California Gold Rush
Black Hills Gold Rush
Pike's Peak Gold Rush
Comstock Lode Rush
3. What significant event happened in Denver in 1908?
Founding of DU
First Lights at Union Station
Opening of State Capitol
Democratic National Convention
4. Who was the founding father of Denver?
Alexander Hunt
John Evans
Henry Brown
William Larimer
5. What landmark building was constructed in Denver in 1892?
Byers-Evans House
Trinity United Church
The Brown Palace
Denver Mint
6. What mode of transport revolutionized Denver in the 1880s?
Railroads
Omnibuses
Bicycles
Horse-drawn streetcars
7. Which historical figure once made Denver their home?
Molly Brown
Horace Tabor
Kit Carson
Doc Holliday
8. What year did the famous Molly Brown House Museum open to the public?
9. What notable natural feature is Denver known for?
Colorado River Headwaters
Mile-High Elevation
Rocky Mountain View
Blooming Prairie
10. Which Denver neighborhood is known for its rich African American history?
LoDo
Auraria
Five Points
Capitol Hill
11. What is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Denver?
Euclid Hall
The Fort Restaurant
Sam's No. 3
The Buckhorn Exchange
12. What is the historical significance of Denver Union Station?
Major Rail Hub
Location of First State Capitol
Start of Pony Express
Site of Denver Mint
