In January 1893, an article in the Denver Republican newspaper boasted: "Denver is a city of homes-a beautiful city of beautiful homes." In Mansions of Denver, you will explore the great vintage homes of Denver, the architects, and the wealth and misfortunes of the families who lived in them. This is an exceptional look into the more personal history of Denver and a testament to the importance of historic preservation. Inside the pages of Mansions of Denver you will find: Profiles of more than 80 mansions, Spectacular photographs never before published, Neighborhood maps of past & present locations, A window into the family life of those who lived there, Detailed historical information, Insights into the makers and shakers of Denver business and society, What happened to so many of Denver's great homes. Book jacket.