The lobby of the Brown Place Hotel

With its imported European furnishings, the lobby was a popular socializing space for the upper class in the twentieth century. When Colorado passed laws banning alcohol, the hotel became a popular venue for sober social gatherings like afternoon tea, in addition to its notoriety for hidden drinking. | Source:

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, from Usatoday.com. “Ladies Enjoy Tea at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, About 100 Years Ago,” available at https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/hotels/2017/08/09/take-a-tour-of-denvers-historic-brown-palace-hotel/104435058/.

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