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Professional positions in public history are few and far between. I am fortunate indeed to serve as institutional historian and archivist for The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Denver's most venerable and elegant hotel. In addition to The Brown's tradition of outstanding hospitality and elegance, it is the hotel's history that makes it arguably the most unique hostelry in the state. Sharing that history with visitors and guests is my distinct privilege.
Growing up in Loveland, I came by my love of Colorado history honestly. Since earning my Masters from the University of Colorado at Denver, I've taught U.S history at Metropolitan State College. With a particular interest in local women's history, I've authored several books on our state and its extraordinary ladies. Colorado and Denver history are intricately interwoven with The Brown Palace story, and the hotel provides a living canvas for painting pictures of our past.
Like a kid in a candy store, I make delicious discoveries in the hotel archives nearly every week. I am always happy to research Brown-related questions and to accept the donation of Brown Palace memorabilia from generous folks who uncover them in long-forgotten boxes or trunks.
The hotel management clearly places a priority on showcasing this architectural gem in the heart of the Mile High City. The Brown Palace logo features a pair of griffins, the mythological guardians of treasure, and The Brown certainly qualifies as such. Something of a modern-day griffin, I watch over the artifacts, documents, and photographs and preserve them for the future. These memories and mementos make the hotel special. More than just a place, The Brown Palace is an experience that has delighted and beguiled our guests since 1892.
On tours of the hotel, I aim to engage, to enlighten, and to entertain all those interested in The Brown Palace story. I invite you to join me or one of our other knowledgeable guides for public or private general history tours. We have also developed several special-emphasis tours, including our presidential tour, affairs of the heart tour, architectural tour, and the ever-popular ghost tour. For tour information and reservations, please
click here.
If you have questions about Brown Palace history, a story or an artifact to share, please contact me via phone at 303-297-3111 x3313 or via email at
history@brownpalace.com. I have office hours each Wednesday and will reply at that time. I look forward to sharing The Brown Palace experience - both past and present - with you.
Cordially,
Debra Faulkner
Historian and Archivist
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