Elitch Gardens, Botanical garden in Northwest Denver, Colorado.
Located at the intersection of 38th Avenue and Tennyson Street, Elitch Gardens combined a seasonal amusement park with cultivated flower displays and entertainment venues.
Founded in 1890 by John and Mary Elitch, the garden established itself as the first zoological facility west of Chicago, introducing numerous animal species to Colorado.
The Elitch Theatre, operating since the garden's opening, became the oldest summer stock theater in America and presented the first motion pictures in Colorado using Edison's Vitascope.
The garden operated seasonally and included multiple attractions such as the Trocadero Ballroom, Kiddieland for children, and a commercial flower business specializing in carnations.
Mary Elitch Long managed the garden for 26 years after her husband's death in 1891, becoming the first female owner and operator of a zoological garden in the United States.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.76830,-105.04600
Latest update: May 21, 2025 15:56
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