Desci

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Looking back to 1953, when DESCI was just a dream on "Cloud 9" to a unique architectural reality in 1963, we proudly review the historical events that made this dream come true. On October 19, 1953, a group of active and retired employees met at the home of Miss Mae Gavin for the purpose of taking steps to set up a trust fund to provide adequate housing for older Denver Public School Employees. They felt this was important for a couple of reasons. First, was a pressing economic need since rewards in the public schools were relatively meager, particularly retirement benefits. Second, were the more subtle social needs. Many were single women whose primary interests were the children they taught and whose friends and acquaintances were largely other school people. After it was determined that no existing school organization was able to undertake the project and that a separate corporation would be created, it was determined that assistance should be requested pursuant to Section 231 of...

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