Mile High City (summary)
In the second-half of the 1800s, it was determined that Denver was a "mile high." Around 1900, Denver became known as the "mile high city."
20 July 1905, Wellsboro (PA) Gazette, pg. 1, col. 2:
The reunion of the B. P. O. E. will be held in Denver in 1906. Perry Clay led the fight at Buffalo for the mile high city.
18 December 1907, Los Angeles Times, pg. II2:
DENVER PLANS DOINGS
FOR ITS COMMITTEE.
Mile-High City Will Be Turned
Inside Out in Honor of Men Who
Captured Democratic Convention.
20 July 1905, Wellsboro (PA) Gazette, pg. 1, col. 2:
The reunion of the B. P. O. E. will be held in Denver in 1906. Perry Clay led the fight at Buffalo for the mile high city.
18 December 1907, Los Angeles Times, pg. II2:
DENVER PLANS DOINGS
FOR ITS COMMITTEE.
Mile-High City Will Be Turned
Inside Out in Honor of Men Who
Captured Democratic Convention.