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Allen True and the Denver Courts of Justice

Posted on October 10, 2009 by admin

— By Victoria Tupper Kirby As early as the 1920s, there were plans to have Denver muralist Allen Tupper True decorate the courts in the City and County Building in Denver. Five judges of the District Court signed an affidavit … Continue reading →

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The Ways Of Barbers

Posted on September 29, 2009 by admin

B50 Note: After 60 years of cutting hair at the same location on Colfax, Walt Young hangs up his scissors on September 30th, 2009. You can read more about Walt at 9news and the Denver Post. Walt Young’s digital story … Continue reading →

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The Pig N’ Whistle: Eddie Bohn’s Empire on West Colfax

Posted on September 4, 2009 by admin

— by Keith Chamberlain When Colfax Avenue was “Colorado’s Main Street,” a miles-long constellation aglitter with motels, restaurants and gas stations, Eddie Bohn’s Pig ‘N Whistle was its brightest star. Bohn was dubbed the King of West Colfax, and from … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Father Joseph Hirsch

Posted on September 3, 2009 by admin

It was with great sadness that we received the news of the death of Father Joseph Hirsch, who was the Dean of the Holy Transfiguration of Christ Cathedral in Globeville for the past 25 years. Father Joe was a fixture … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Music Hall, January 26th, 1979

Posted on August 8, 2009 by admin

The Rainbow Music Hall, located at Monaco and Evans in Southeast Denver, opened on January 26th, 1979 with a “Gala Opening” featuring Jerry Jeff Walker. For almost 10 years and over 1,000 shows the Rainbow offered up a wide variety … Continue reading →

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