Historic Site in Journalism - Denver, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.494 W 104° 59.597
13S E 500575 N 4399073
This plaque is found on the Colorado Press Club building.
Waymark Code: WMGN7R
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2013
Views: 1
The plaque reads:
HISTORIC SITE
IN JOURNALISM
Colorado Press Association
Founded on 17th Street across from [the] Oxford Hotel, in 1878. First president was W.B. Vickers of [the] Denver Tribune (a paper made famous by Eugene Field). Full time managers since 1922: Edwin A. Bemis, Bill Long and Wm. F. Lindsey.
Erected 1978 by Colorado Chapter,
Society of Professional Journalists,
Sigma Delta Chi
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Colorado Chapter,
Society of Professional Journalists,
Sigma Delta Chi
County or City: Denver
Date Dedicated: 1978
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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