Books

Denver: Mining Camp to Metropolis, by Stephen J. Leonard and Thomas Noel (1991)

Colorado historians Stephen Leonard and Thomas Noel scribe the story of Denver from its infancy to the early '90s. The book is widely considered the "most comprehensive survey ever written of the Mile High metropolis," according to Amazon.com.

Denver Impressions, by Steve Mohlenkamp (2006)

Denver-based photographer Steve Mohlenkamp captures the essence of his hometown through more than 80 full-color photos of Denver architecture, sports teams, cultural events, and more. Images are complemented by fact-filled captions to help the reader get to know and appreciate all that is the Mile High City.