1908 Democratic National Convention
The 1908 Democratic National Convention took place from July 7 to July 10, 1908, at Ellie [Caulkins Opera House|Denver Auditorium Arena] in Denver, Colorado.
The event is widely considered a significant part of Denver's political and social history.
The convention
The 1908 convention was the first convention of a major political party in a Western state. The city did not host another nominating convention until a century later, at the 2008 Democratic [National Convention].The convention was the second Democratic National Convention to include female delegates. They were Mary C. C. Bradford and Elizabeth Pugsley Hayward . Alternate delegates were Mrs. Charles Cook, Harriet G. Hood, and Sara L. Ventress.