Saliman's Bar and Grill
Biography
Samuel Sholom Saliman was born in Russia on January 7, 1876 and settled in Denver, Colorado in 1889. He married Bessie Pessel in 1905 in Denver and their eldest son, Julius, was born in Denver July 22, 1900. Samuel Saliman established Saliman’s Bar and Grill around 1915 at 1920 Larimer Street. Before he started the restaurant, he made glass bottles. Julius began working at his father’s restaurant when he was 17 and eventually became the owner. The restaurant went through a number of name changes and was moved from the original location to 15th and Tremont and was relocated to the corner of 17th and California in 1960. Many of the Saliman family were involved in the restaurant and deli businesses, including Samuel’s brothers Abraham and Isadore Saliman. Samuel Saliman died in Denver on April 15, 1959 and his son Julius died January 22, 1986.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Beck Archives Businesses Collection
The Businesses Collection reflects the diverse role Jews played in the economic growth of the American West, particularly within Colorado. It includes a paper on Jewish businesses and articles and documents from and about a variety of businesses, dating from 1890 to 2007.
Box 1, circa 1930
Saliman's Bar and Grill was opened by Samuel Saliman near the beginning of the 1920s and was in operation for almost a century under various names. The restaurant was located at 1920 Larimer Street, Denver, CO. and later at other locations in downtown Denver. The collection contains a menu from C and E Saliman's Grill and a silver plated teaspoon from Saliman's. There are two photos of the restaurant in B063 (Beck Photograph Collection).
Interior of Saliman's Bar and Grill, between 1900-1920
Four men inside Saliman's Bar and Grill a popular downtown Denver establishment located on Larimer Street. Two of the men are working behind the counter and two are a customers with beverages.
Objects, circa 1930
The collection contains a 1933 menu from E and C Saliman's Grill and a silver plated teaspoon with "Saliman" and "Pick Co." engraved on the spoon.
Pick Silver Plated Teaspoon, Circa 1930
The collection contains a 1933 menu from E and C Saliman's Grill and a silver plated teaspoon with "Saliman" and "Pick Co." engraved on the spoon.
Saliman's Bar and Grill Records
Saliman's Bar and Grill was opened by Samuel Saliman near the beginning of the 1920s and was in operation for almost a century under various names. The restaurant was located at 1920 Larimer Street, Denver, CO. and later at other locations in downtown Denver. The collection contains a menu from C and E Saliman's Grill and a silver plated teaspoon from Saliman's. There are two photos of the restaurant in B063 (Beck Photograph Collection).
Saliman's E and C Grill Menu, September 1933
Saliman's Grill, between 1950-1960
Exterior view of Saliman's Grill on Larimer street in Denver, Colorado.
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