Cooper, Job Adams, 1843-1899.

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Governor of Colorado 1889-1891. Denver lawyer, banker, business. Moved to Denver in May 1872. Built Cooper Building (17th & Curtis) 1891- 93. During his term as Governor, the cornerstone for the present state capitol building was laid.

From the description of Papers : 1864-1891 ;. (Colorado Newspaper Project, Colorado Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 27209040

Governor of Colorado 1889-1891. Denver, Colo. lawyer, banker, businessman. Born Nov. 6, 1843 Bond County, Ill. With 137th Infantry, Illinois Volunteers in Civil War. Moved to Denver 1872. During his term as Governor, corner stone laid for present state capitol building, Denver (July 4, 1890). Built Cooper Building (17th & Curtis) 1891-1893. D. Jan. 20, 1899 Denver.

From the description of Family papers, 1826-1978. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 13316473

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creatorOf Cooper, Job Adams, 1843-1899. Family papers, 1826-1978. Denver Public Library, Central Library
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Death 1899

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