Queen of Heaven Orphanage, 4825 Federal Boulevard, Denver. History Colorado, 95.128.149

Image of the "Queen of Heaven" Mother Cabrini Memorial School which was built at 4825 Federal Boulevard in Denver. The building is a large brick structure with between 4 and 5 stories--the left- and right-most wings are shorter than the central building structure. It has a tall tower standing on the roof, directly above the center main door, and atop the tower is a sizeable cross above a statue.

In October of 1904, the Cabrini Sisters established an orphanage at the Notary Home in North Denver. In 1905, Cabrini’s order moved the orphanage into a renovated farmhouse at 48th and Federal in Denver. The original Regina Coeli, or “Queen of Heaven” building was replaced in 1921 by the new facility seen in this image. The orphanage remained in operation until 1967.

History Colorado, 95.128.149