Molly Brown House

Approx. Time: 1 hours
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The Molly Brown House stands as an enduring symbol of the Victorian era and the city of Denver. In the 1880s the lucky few who made millions in the mountains, the railroads, or trade moved to the prestigious Capitol Hill neighborhood.

On April 3, 1894 the Larges sold their home to James Joseph Brown for $30,000. The Browns made changes to the house by adding a retaining wall to the front porch and enclosing the back porch.

In 1898, probably due to J.J.'s deteriorating health, the title of the house was transferred to Margaret Tobin Brown. Although Margaret owned the house until her death in 1932, the family did not live in the house continuously during these years. In 1902, while the Browns were on an around the world trip the home became the Governor's mansion for Governor James Orman and his family. After Margaret and J.J. separated, Margaret spent less and less time in Denver. When she did return to Denver she preferred to stay at the famous Brown Palace Hotel. She began to rent the 1340 Pennsylvania home out to different families. From the years 1911 to 1918 the home was rented to the well-known Cosgriff Family while their mansion was being built. Their mansion would later be sold to David Moffat and become the well-known Moffat Mansion