The Eiber Neighborhood has existed since Lakewood began. Lakewood first platted in 1889 in what is currently the Two Creeks Neighborhood. A second platting in 1890 extended Lakewood to Carr Street. This was developed by William and Miranda Loveland, and Charles Welch.

The early years’ successes (and failures) were greatly dependent upon rail transportation. 1892 saw the DL&G ( Denver, Lakewood, & Golden) Railway built between Denver and Golden. This line was short-lived, and suffered greatly from the Crash of 1893. In 1904, D&LG sold to Denver & InterMountain Railroad, which maintained trolley service until 1941. Stations included Devinny Station ( Wadsworth), Lakewood Crossing (Carr), Wight (Estes), Smith (Garrison), Beehive (Kipling), Coleridge (Oak), and Morningside (Quail). Dual use with freight began in 1939, supporting the war effort. The DG&L was sold to the Associated Railroad Co. in 1950. The Associated Railroad Co. (4 large railroads) operated freight service for Remington Arms/the Federal Government until 1988. RTD purchased the railway in 1989.

Settlement and Land Use

The Eiber area was largely made up of farms use until the 1940’s. There were many fruit orchards. Farmers raised poultry, and grew celery, cabbage, potatoes, and corn. There was a small dairy. The farmers developed the series of irrigation ditches still in use in the neighborhood today.

Significant Historical Events:

1859 - William and Harry Lee settled Crown Hill
1865 - William McIntyre farms 160 acres around 6th and Wadsworth
1870s - Leonard Simms farms land located from Iowa to Wadsworth south along 10th
1872 - The Wight-Starkweather House is built at 8650 W Colfax
1876 – The Howell House is built at 16 th and Kipling (oldest remaining house in Lakewood)
1890 - The first Lakewood post office is built
1892 – The Lakewood School is built
1920 - Creighton Family develops “The Glens”