Category Archives: history

Drive By History, Part 1: Platte River Trail

Posted on March 4, 2009 by admin

It says thusly: This memorial is the property of the State of Colorado — Commemorating the route of the Platte River Trail Principal route of Colorado Pioneers Trail of Major S.H. Long in 1820 Trappers’ trail of 1830s and 1840s … Continue reading →

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Denver Block 074: 14th and Lawrence a Century Ago

Posted on March 2, 2009 by admin

— by Kelan Smith In 2008, as I watched an immense hole being dug for the new Four Seasons Hotel at 14th and Lawrence, evidence of former structures and their foundations were slowly revealed to absolutely no acknowledgment. I had … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain News. 1859-2009

Posted on February 26, 2009 by admin

The first office of the Rocky Mountain News, 1859. Image courtesy of The Denver Public Library Western History Collection, photoswest.org.

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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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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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