Denver’s 1876 tax rolls shed light on Colorado’s Gilded Age inequality

With the arrival of a major east-west railroad in Pueblo in early 1876, Colorado’s second city entertained hopes of surpassing Denver in commercial importance — but tax records published later in the year shed light on how far the Mile High City’s would-be rival would have to go to catch up. The total assessed value […]

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 724

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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With the arrival of a major east-west railroad in Pueblo in early 1876, Colorado’s second city entertained hopes of surpassing Denver in commercial importance — but tax records published later in the year shed light on how far the Mile High City’s would-be rival would have to go to catch up.

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