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The Barnes Dance

Posted on January 8, 2009 by admin

Henry A. Barnes, Denver’s First Traffic Engineer —Compiled and Illustrated by Matt Holman* B50 note: Henry Barnes implemented Denver’s system to allow pedestrians to co-exist with vehicles; first introduced in Denver in the late 40’s, it is still in use … Continue reading →

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Under the Viaducts

Posted on January 7, 2009 by admin

The viaducts were designed to carry automobile traffic over the railroads, Platte River and flood plain. Ten viaducts spanned the Platte Valley from 6th Avenue to the Brighton Street Viaduct.. Eventually the viaducts deteriorated and were replaced with ground level … Continue reading →

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Things To Do In Denver Before You Die

Posted on January 5, 2009 by admin

This is the trailer for “Things To Do In Denver Before You Die,” a Colorado rollerblading video filmed and edited by Greg Freeman. The film is scheduled for release in February. Visit the film’s page on myspace for more information.

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Lakeside Amusement Park

Posted on January 2, 2009 by admin

— by Murph Growing up in the 1960s, I always thought the Haneys must be rich because Mary Ann Haney had a playhouse in her backyard that matched her house and one year the Haneys took Mary Ann, myself and … Continue reading →

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Fun and Games at DIA

Posted on December 30, 2008 by admin

By Julie Byerlein info@travelkarma.org I’ve been through Denver International Airport hundreds of times, and it’s without a doubt the best airport to travel through. During a holiday season of full flights and weather delays, if you have to be stuck, … Continue reading →

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