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Former
LCW Post 1 Home (1952 - 1971)
The Largest American Legion Post in the Nation
(Next to Civic Center - 14th Avenue and Broadway)
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The American Legion's Largest Post.
Dedication
ceremonies were held on February 12, 1952.
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Past Commanders
Elmer S. Parsons, left and Verne Olsen
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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 |
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8 Lane Bowling Alley in the
basement |
The
busy dining rooms served 500 people a day for lunch and dinner |
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The parking
lot behind the Post Home could accommodate 250 cars and
was staffed by attendants during the busy hours, |
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Operating
6 nights a week, the bar and cocktail lounge were a popular
Denver spot. |
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Lee Stevens,
Dining Room Hostess, Terry Horan, center, Assistant Manager
and Frank Ford, Manager of the Post's public rooms and bar. |
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