The Denver Public Library and History Colorado present 1908-When the Democrats First Came to Denver

Explore Denver through the eyes of a Democratic National Convention delegate from 100 years ago in 1908-When the Democrats First Came to Denver. Collections from the Denver Public Library's Western History Department and the Colorado Historical Society are combined for this joint exhibit, which includes more than 100 photographs, newspapers and cartoons illustrating the places across the metro area where the 1908 delegates visited and the memorabilia they took home with them.

WHERE:   Denver Public Library, 10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy., 7th floor. The exhibit is free.

WHEN:   Aug. 6, 2008 - Oct. 31, 2008. Gallery Hours:  Mon. - Tues.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Wed. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m.

PUBLIC INFO:   Call 720/865-1111 or visit www.denverlibrary.org for more information. For more information about History Colorado and the collections of the Colorado Historical Society, call 303/866-3682 or visit www.coloradohistory.org.

MEDIA INFO:   Some images with captions are attached. To obtain copies more historic images, contact Celeste Jackson, cjackson@denverlibrary.org or Rebecca Laurie, rebecca.laurie@chs.state.co.us.