Frank Ledlie Moore Papers

Collection

Identifier: M1896

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains postcards, warranty deed, deed of trust, release of deed of trust and correspondence.

Dates

1872-1899

Creator

Moore, Frank Ledlie, 1846-1938 (Person)

Language of Materials

Material is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.Contact Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, Denver, Colorado.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from material in the collection should be discussed with the appropriate librarian or archivist. Permission for publication may be given on behalf of the Denver Public Library as the owner of the physical item. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained by the customer. The Library does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights of the manuscript held by the writer, heirs, donors, or executors. Reproduction restrictions are decided on a case-by-case basis.

Biographical / Historical

Frank Ledlie Moore was born in New York City, N.Y. in 1846. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as civil engineer in 1867. Early 1870s travelled west. In Denver, Colo. involved with real estate and construction. Built first brick building in Denver that was used as the capitol. Engaged in buying and selling herds of cattle. Married Caroline Frances Belcher of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in 1878. Moved back East and became a nationally known figure in the florist trade. Died in Chatnam, N.J. in 1938.