Margaret Tobin Brown page 19 by ric gustafson
In 1893, Ibex Mining Company appointed JJ Brown superintendent of all their properties. Ibex Mining Company was getting so successful they gave JJ Brown 12,500 shares of stock. They also gave JJ a seat on the board. At this point, JJ and Margaret had been married for seven years and had two growing children. In April 1894, JJ and Margaret bought a house in Denver.
During the 1890's, Denver became known as the Queen City of the Plains. Architect William Lang helped with the town's growing image. The Brown's new residence was 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue. It was a Queen Anne style house. It had central heating, indoor plumbing and a telephone.
From 1894 to 1909, the Browns were prominent in Denver social and business circles. Margaret became friends with Mrs Crawford Hill. She was the Queen of Denver society. JJ established his mine management business. He hired two nephews to run the business. In 1895, the Browns purchased 200 acres nine miles from Denver. Lawrence and Helen loved growing up on that farm.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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