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Jacob Jones was mayor of Englewood from 1903-1906.
Englewood was incorporated on May 13, 1903. It's original city limits were Breene (now Quincy), Yale, the railroad and Clarkson.
In a hotly contested election, Jacob C. Jones, pledging "good government" narrowly defeated Thomas J. Skerritt and became the new city's first Mayor. The chief election issue was whether or not saloons and gambling should be allowed. Since there was no newpaper...
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An interior view of a room with steps of the Jacob Jones home on S. Broadway.
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This is a view of a room of the Jacob Jones home on S. Broadway.
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Volunteer Fire Department in front of City Hall. Dr. Simon's house is on the right. This house also housed the first library as well as Doctor Simon's offices. The Jacob Jones house is behind Simon's house.
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The ground breaking for the new Post Office in 1937. The view is to the West. J.C. Jones house is on the right and Loretto Heights College can be seen on the far horizon.
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In the background is the house of Jacob C. Jones. The people in the foreground are at the ground breaking for the new Post Office.
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This is a view looking from the front steps of the Jacob Jones home down to the gate.
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This is a view of the front of the Jacob Jones home on S. Broadway.
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Unidentified woman in front of the Jacob C. Jones home.
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The grounds of the old Jones property. It was built in the 1880's and called Orchard Place.
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This view is looking from the walk up to the house of Jacob Jones.
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Jacob C. Jones and his dog Penny in 1912.
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The gateway to Jacob Jones home, called Orchard Place.
[Gateway to Orchard Place (Jone's property) with "Glenco" the Jones show horse in 1886. p.367 HoEC]
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This was a gathering of the Colorado Pioneers Society. Seated on the far right is Jacob Jones. Next to him is Mary Jones. Thomas Skerritt is 2nd from the left, also seated.
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Mr. & Mrs. Jacob C. Jones in 1920.
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These are the grounds of the Jacob C. Jones home. It was located in the 3400 block of S. Broadway.
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This photo shows the grounds of the first Jones home built around 1880. The home and grounds were located in the 3400 block of S. Broadway.
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Jacob Jones arrived in Colorado in 1858. He was a former cattleman in Douglas County as well as Sheriff of that County. In 1903 he became the first Mayor of Englewood.
Mayor 1903-1906, First Mayor of Englewood
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This is the interior view of the Jacob Jones home on South Broadway.
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This is a view of one of the interior rooms in the Jacob Jones home located 3305 S Broadway.