Former LCW Post 1 Home

Former LCW Post 1 Home (1952 - 1971)
The Largest American Legion Post in the Nation
(Next to Civic Center - 14th Avenue and Broadway)


The American Legion's Largest Post. Dedication ceremonies were held on February 12, 1952.	Past Commanders Elmer S. Parsons, left and Verne Olsen


Not forgotten. The bronze plaques lining the second floor hallway contained the names of the Denver men who made the supreme sacrifice in WW I,II and the Korean conflict.	The largest public room accommodated 350 persons for dinner and nearly 1000 if setup as an auditorium. Bi-weekly Post meetings were held here

8 Lane Bowling Alley in the basement	The busy dining rooms served 500 people a day for lunch and dinner

The parking lot behind the Post Home could accommodate 250 cars and was staffed by attendants during the busy hours,

Operating 6 nights a week, the bar and cocktail lounge were a popular Denver spot.

Lee Stevens, Dining Room Hostess, Terry Horan, center, Assistant Manager
and Frank Ford, Manager of the Post's public rooms and bar.