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The Western Slavonic Lodge

Posted on February 25, 2009 by admin

— by Mary Lou Egan For over a hundred years the corner at 45th and Washington Street in the Globeville neighborhood has been the place to inexpensive meal and visit with friends. Today the site is home to McDonalds restaurant; … Continue reading →

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B-Happy Hour at the Club 404

Posted on February 23, 2009 by admin

Please join us for our first b-happy hour! We’ll be gathering at Club 404 to celebrate Denver, our 50th blog post, the contributors to buckfifty, and those smarty-pants Westword Masterminds, past and present. We’ll have buckfifty Miller Genuine Drafts, snacks, … Continue reading →

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More Hard Times

Posted on February 18, 2009 by admin

— by Bill Amundson “Love and Hope are wonderful things, but sometimes I have to side with the late George Carlin and his memorable motto: FUCK HOPE.” B50 note: These images are part of Bill Amundson’s ongoing “Hard Times” series; … Continue reading →

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St. John’s Church in the Wilderness

Posted on February 15, 2009 by admin

— by Donna Altieri Driving up 14th Avenue, you pass St. John’s Cathedral. You might have noticed it on your way to the Botanic Gardens, or seen its towers while waiting in line at the Fillmore. Maybe you are one … Continue reading →

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Denver’s Great Telescopes (19th and 21st Century)

Posted on February 13, 2009 by admin

— by Robert Stencel Small telescopes have been part of Denver history since our origins. Witness the fine brass refractor on display in the parlor of the Byers-Evans house downtown. With the rejuvenation of the University of Denver in 1880, … Continue reading →

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