Molly Brown House Museum

Molly Brown House Museum. . , The Brown Family Moves to Denver , In 1886 Margaret Tobin married charming mine engineer J.J. Brown in Leadville, Colorado after moving from Hannibal, Missouri. The Browns were soon parents to two children, son Lawrence "Larry" and daughter Catherine "Helen". , As a mine engineer, JJ. helped develop the IBEX Mining Company's Little Johnny mine. By 1893 the Little Johnny was one of the greatest gold strikes in North America, producing as much as 1,000 tons of gold ore each day. , This success allowed the Browns to buy a fashionable house in this up-and-coming Denver neighborhood called Capitol Hill. It was fully modern with electricity, plumbing, central heating, and a telephone - a perfect house for a family looking to make their mark in Denver. , The Browns made their home unique, decorating it with souvenirs from trips to Europe, India, and Japan. They also left their legacy by raising funds to build the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception two blocks away, as well as hospitals, orphanages, and playgrounds. , Welcome to Historic Denver's Molly Brown House Museum! , Historic Denver has spent over 50 years preserving the places that matter in Denver, including our first save - the Molly Brown House Museum. We hope you agree that historic places and the stories they reveal are relevant to us all today, and as we build the future together. , This 1889 house is the perfect backdrop to hear the story of a woman you may know as "Molly” Brown. The true story of Margaret Tobin Brown reveals a leader and activist whose lasting legacy shows the impact each of us can have when we rally a community around a common cause. , In the 1960s Art Leisenring owned this home, known as the House of Lions. When Art was ready to sell, he worried it would be torn down like other Capitol Hill houses. In a grassroots effort, he gathered a group of community volunteers. Together they formed Historic Denver to restore the Brown's home as a museum. , Today, Historic Denver's mission is to advocate for the diverse historic places and spaces around the city. We believe the stories that historic places reveal can heal past injustices and inspire collective action a vison no doubt shared by Art Leisenring and Margaret Brown. , We are passionate about sharing the stories of all Denverites, which we achieve at the Museum, on Walking Tours, and through the Discover Denver project. Become a member today to support this work! , Timeline , Margaret Tobin married charming mine engineer J.J. Brown in Leadville, Colorado after moving from Hannibal, Missouri in 1886. The Browns were soon parents to two children, son Lawrence "Larry" Palmer and daughter Catherine "Helen" Ellen. , In 1894 the Browns purchased this fashionable house in the up-and-coming Denver neighborhood of Capitol Hill. It was fully modern with electricity, plumbing, central heat, and a telephone - a perfect house for a family looking to make their mark on Denver. , As a mine engineer, J.J. helped develop the IBEX Mining Company's Little Johnny mine. The Little Johnny became the greatest gold strike in North America, producing as much as 1,000 tons of gold ore each day. , The Browns travelled the world. They visited Europe, India, China, and J.J.'s favorite destination, Japan. They decorated their home with souvenirs from around the world, including the sphinx statues and the decorative chariot panel on the front porch. , "In the mines of my family we had our troubles, but we met the just demands of our workmen and today we find them raising and educating intelligent and high types of families that will be a credit to any land." -Margaret Brown, 1914. , "Some people smirked when I brought home ancient statuary from Egypt and decorated up a few acres of the Rocky Mountains for my home, but I am sure... that culture knows no boundaries and that fine arts are international." -Margaret Brown, 1929. , 1861-1865 U.S. Civil War. , 1867 Margaret Born, Hannibal, MO. , 1876 Colorado Becomes 38th State. , 1886 Margaret and J.J. Wed In Leadville, CO. , 1892 Little Johnny Gold Discovery. , 1893 Colorado Women Gain Vote. , 1894 The Browns Buy 1340 Penn St. , 1894 Colorado State Capitol Opens. , 1912 Margaret Survives Titanic. , 1914 Margaret Bids For U.S. Senate. , 1914 Colorado Ludlow Massacre. , 1914-1918 World War I. , 1917 Larry Enlists world war one. , 1920 American Women Gain Vote. , 1922 J.J. Brown Dies In New York. , 1932 Margaret Legion of Honor. , 1932 Margaret Brown Dies In New York. , 1929-1939 U.S. Great Depression.