Where my father's mother was born:
Showing posts with label Victor Colorado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Victor Colorado. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Friday, August 21, 2009
Saturday, August 21, 1909 The Great Victor Fire.
A major downtown fire broke out in Victor, Colorado. The fire was caused by a prostitute in the city's red light district catching a gown she was washing in kerosene with a cigarette. The fire rapidly spread from the red light district to the downtown.
The burnt area was rapidly rebuilt.
A set of great grandparents lived in Victor at the time.
Last edition:
August 20, 1909. Sheridan Wyoming.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wednesday, March 17, 1909. John Redmond appeals to the readers of the Rocky Mountain News.
Colorado had a substantial Irish and Irish American population, both of which were represented by my father's grandparents, who at that time lived in Victor, near Leadville. Redmond was a major Irish figure who was working diligently towards Irish self rule, something that would come flying apart due to World War One.
Last prior edition:
Tuesday, March 16, 1909. A serious Congress.
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