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Lost Landmarks of Lincoln Park Series #3- Central School

January 24, 2015 Central School Denver Public Schools District 2 Emily Griffith Kalamath Street Lewis c. Greenlee South Eleventh Street titus zietz Leave a comment

Lost Landmarks of Lincoln Park Series #2- Barnard Block @ Kalamath and 8th

January 13, 2015 8th Avenue Barnard Block D&RG Denver history gay nineties Kalamath Kalamath Street Lincoln Park Denver mixed-use santa fe drive streetcars TOD transit-oriented development Leave a comment

Lincoln Park’s Lost Landmarks Series #1 – Denver County Jail

January 5, 2015 Denver County Jail santa fe drive 6 Comments

A “Wee” Bit of History [LincolnParkNeighborhood.org]

January 1, 2015 Colfax Avenue Lincoln Park Denver neighborhood history theater Leave a comment

Maps to Lincoln Park’s History

December 30, 2014 A C Hunt Denver history Lincoln Park Denver 1 Comment

Camp Weld – A Tale of Denver’s Birth

December 9, 2014 A C Hunt Camp Weld Chivington Civil War Denver history Evans Gilpin La Alma-Lincoln Park 3 Comments

West Denver’s Water Legacy

March 3, 2014 Across the Creek Capitol Hydraulic Company Colorado Denver Denver history Denver Public Library Denver Water early pioneers Governor A C Hunt Isa Hunt John W. Smith Merchant's Mill Ditch Nathan Addison Baker neighborhood history Parks Platte River Water Company West Denver Western History Collection William Byers 4 Comments

Denver’s Neighborhood House Association

January 30, 2014 Across the Creek Denver History La Alma-Lincoln Park Mariposa neighborhood house Parks 1 Comment

Denver City Council Renames Lincoln Park- Watch the Hearing to Learn about La Alma

November 25, 2013 Denver City Council La Alma La Alma-Lincoln Park Parks rename Leave a comment

Deline Manufacturing Company

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A C Hunt's "Cloverside"From Cannon, Helen, First ladies of Colorado--Ellen Kellogg Hunt, Denver (Colo.): State Historical Society of Colorado, 1962. Courtesy History Colorado Call Number: SER Colorado Magazine Vol. 39, no. 2 (pp. 125-132)
A C Hunt’s “Cloverside”From Cannon, Helen, First ladies of Colorado–Ellen Kellogg Hunt, Denver (Colo.): State Historical Society of Colorado, 1962. Courtesy History Colorado Call Number: SER Colorado Magazine Vol. 39, no. 2 (pp. 125-132)
Lincoln Park, Source: Silver Images of Colorado, Ronzio, Richard A.Denver, Colo. : Sundance Pub., Ltd., c1986.
Lincoln Park, Source: Silver Images of Colorado, Ronzio, Richard A.Denver, Colo. : Sundance Pub., Ltd., c1986.
The best image remaining of the camp is this sketch by J.E. Dillingham. From Lewis Ledyard Weld and Old Camp Weld by Hafen, Le Roy Reuben .The Colorado Magazine. Denver (Colo.): State Historical Society of Colorado, 1942: Vol. 19, no. 6 (pp. 201-207); ill.,
The best image remaining of the camp is this sketch by J.E. Dillingham. From Lewis Ledyard Weld and Old Camp Weld by Hafen, Le Roy Reuben .The Colorado Magazine. Denver (Colo.): State Historical Society of Colorado, 1942: Vol. 19, no. 6 (pp. 201-207); ill.,
Map of the annexations to the city and county of Denver (Zoom) Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1959 (oversize)
Map of the annexations to the city and county of Denver (Zoom) Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1959 (oversize)
Map of Denver, the capital of Colorado : compiled from the official records. Courtesy of DPL Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1878.W5
Map of Denver, the capital of Colorado : compiled from the official records. Courtesy of DPL Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1878.W5
Bird's Eye View of the City of Denver, Colorado, 1881. Flett, J. H. Courtesy Library of Congress G4314.D4A3 1881 .F6
Bird’s Eye View of the City of Denver, Colorado, 1881. Flett, J. H. Courtesy Library of Congress G4314.D4A3 1881 .F6
Smith owned several West Denver mills, Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection, X-18512
Smith owned several West Denver mills, Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection, X-18512
Latest Map of the City of Denver 1882 Zoom, DPL Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1882.L3c
Latest Map of the City of Denver 1882 Zoom, DPL Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1882.L3c
Addison Baker Home. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-19782
Addison Baker Home. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-19782
Bird's eye view of the city of Denver Colorado 1882. Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection, CG4314.D4 1882 F55
Bird’s eye view of the city of Denver Colorado 1882. Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection, CG4314.D4 1882 F55
Addison Baker's farm residence, DPL Western History Collection X-19780
Addison Baker’s farm residence, DPL Western History Collection X-19780
Bird's eye view of the city of Denver Colorado 1882 West ZOOM 2, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1882 F55
Bird’s eye view of the city of Denver Colorado 1882 West ZOOM 2, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1882 F55
Birds Eye View of Denver 1887. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection, C64314.D4 1887.R62
Birds Eye View of Denver 1887. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection, C64314.D4 1887.R62
Old Fire House, Number 2, West Denver Courtesy History Colorado Collection CHS.X4520
Old Fire House, Number 2, West Denver Courtesy History Colorado Collection CHS.X4520
Central School at Kalamath Street and West 12th Avenue, DPL Western History Collection MCC-3655
Central School at Kalamath Street and West 12th Avenue, DPL Western History Collection MCC-3655
Central School, District 2, Approx 1890, DPL Western History Collection Z-11142
Central School, District 2, Approx 1890, DPL Western History Collection Z-11142
Central School prior to 1952 demolition. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection WH1990
Central School prior to 1952 demolition. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection WH1990
Franklin School West Denver 1889, DPL Western History Collection X-18878
Franklin School West Denver 1889, DPL Western History Collection X-18878
West Colfax and Lipan Looking East. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-22588
West Colfax and Lipan Looking East. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-22588
Robinson's Plate 26 1887. Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection C978.81 R562at 1887
Robinson’s Plate 26 1887. Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection C978.81 R562at 1887
Lincoln Park Garden (between 1890 and 1910) Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-18926
Lincoln Park Garden (between 1890 and 1910) Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-18926
Perspective map of the city of Denver, Colo. 1889. Wellge, H. (Henry) Courtesy DPL Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1889.W4
Perspective map of the city of Denver, Colo. 1889. Wellge, H. (Henry) Courtesy DPL Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1889.W4
Burnham Shops and Roundhouse from Denver Municipal Facts, Dec 1909. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373mu
Burnham Shops and Roundhouse from Denver Municipal Facts, Dec 1909. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373mu
Mack RailBus on trial at D and RGW Burnham Shops. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection GB-8100
Mack RailBus on trial at D and RGW Burnham Shops. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection GB-8100
Denver and Rio Grande R. R. Shops, Burnham 1889, DPL Western History Collection X-18861
Denver and Rio Grande R. R. Shops, Burnham 1889, DPL Western History Collection X-18861
View at Denver and Rio Grande R. R. Shops, Burnham 1889, DPL Western History Collection X-18860
View at Denver and Rio Grande R. R. Shops, Burnham 1889, DPL Western History Collection X-18860
Denver and Rio Grande Excursion Car, Burnham Yard 1905. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection GB-8459
Denver and Rio Grande Excursion Car, Burnham Yard 1905. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection GB-8459
Denver and Rio Grande excursion car, Old Lincoln Park View. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection GB-8461
Denver and Rio Grande excursion car, Old Lincoln Park View. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection GB-8461
View west on 12th Avenue from Osage Street, Denver, Colorado Neef Brother's Brewery in distance, located between Quivas and Raritan Streets, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection GB-8278
View west on 12th Avenue from Osage Street, Denver, Colorado Neef Brother’s Brewery in distance, located between Quivas and Raritan Streets, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection GB-8278
Emanuel Memorial Episcopal W. 12th and Lipan, DPL Western History Collection X-25653
Emanuel Memorial Episcopal W. 12th and Lipan, DPL Western History Collection X-25653
View in Lincoln Park, Denver. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection MCC-1311
View in Lincoln Park, Denver. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection MCC-1311
A Lady in Lincoln Park Approx 1890, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-27632
A Lady in Lincoln Park Approx 1890, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-27632
Pool and Bath House in Lincoln Park Denver
Pool and Bath House in Lincoln Park Denver
Out door theatre Lincoln Park approx 1930, DPL Western History Collection X-20310
Out door theatre Lincoln Park approx 1930, DPL Western History Collection X-20310
Lincoln Park Playgrounds approx 1920, DPL Western History Collection X-27760
Lincoln Park Playgrounds approx 1920, DPL Western History Collection X-27760
Neighborhood House on Galapago between 9th and 10th, DPL Western History Collection
Neighborhood House on Galapago between 9th and 10th, DPL Western History Collection
Speer Boulevard, Cherry Creek Drive, and Sunken Gardens. Also seen: Neighborhood House, Central School, and County Jail. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-22676
Speer Boulevard, Cherry Creek Drive, and Sunken Gardens. Also seen: Neighborhood House, Central School, and County Jail. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-22676
Baist's real estate atlas of surveys of Denver 1905, Col. (Plate 13) Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection C912.78883 B165bai 1905.
Baist’s real estate atlas of surveys of Denver 1905, Col. (Plate 13) Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection C912.78883 B165bai 1905.
Denver County Jail 1918. Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection X-29712
Denver County Jail 1918. Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection X-29712
County Jail Approx 1910, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-29711
County Jail Approx 1910, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-29711
The Main Rotunda of the Denver Jail showing four tiers of cells. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373mu
The Main Rotunda of the Denver Jail showing four tiers of cells. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373mu
Denver from the Capital. Courtesy History Colorado CHS.X9715
Denver from the Capital. Courtesy History Colorado CHS.X9715
Denver from the Capital 1909. Zoomed with Westminster Presbyterian Church in view on 1300 block of Lipan. Courtesy History Colorado CHS.X9715Denver
Denver from the Capital 1909. Zoomed with Westminster Presbyterian Church in view on 1300 block of Lipan. Courtesy History Colorado CHS.X9715Denver
Map of the city of Denver, showing the lines of the Denver City Tramway Co--also the terminal properties of the Northwestern Terminal Railway Co. known as the Moffat Road Terminals (Zoomed) . Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1906.B3
Map of the city of Denver, showing the lines of the Denver City Tramway Co–also the terminal properties of the Northwestern Terminal Railway Co. known as the Moffat Road Terminals (Zoomed) . Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection CG4314.D4 1906.B3
The Elmwood School was demolished to build Del Pueblo, DPL Western History Collection X-28394
The Elmwood School was demolished to build Del Pueblo, DPL Western History Collection X-28394
Elmwood School 1914. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection WH1990
Elmwood School 1914. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection WH1990
Bird's eye view of Denver, Colorado, 1908. Birdseye View Publishing Co. Courtesy Library of Congress, Geography and Maps Division G4314.D4A3 1908 .B4
Bird’s eye view of Denver, Colorado, 1908. Birdseye View Publishing Co. Courtesy Library of Congress, Geography and Maps Division G4314.D4A3 1908 .B4
Speer Blvd 7th Ave Ballfield. DPL Western History Collection X-22675
Speer Blvd 7th Ave Ballfield. DPL Western History Collection X-22675
Broadway Park 1900. 6th and Broadway. Courtesy History Colorado Collection CHS-B1063
Broadway Park 1900. 6th and Broadway. Courtesy History Colorado Collection CHS-B1063
Denver General Hospital Approx 1910, DPL Western History Collection, X-28546
Denver General Hospital Approx 1910, DPL Western History Collection, X-28546
Arapahoe County Hospital, Denver 1889. Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection X-28724
Arapahoe County Hospital, Denver 1889. Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection X-28724
Denver panoramic (Zoom A). Courtesy History Colorado Collection CHS.J2617
Denver panoramic (Zoom A). Courtesy History Colorado Collection CHS.J2617
Denver panoramic (Zoom B) Circa 1900. Courtesy History Colorado Collection CHS.J2617
Denver panoramic (Zoom B) Circa 1900. Courtesy History Colorado Collection CHS.J2617
Barnard Block at 8th and Kalamath Sts (approx 1930), DPL Western History Collection X-24828
Barnard Block at 8th and Kalamath Sts (approx 1930), DPL Western History Collection X-24828
Bird's eye view of Denver, Colorado, 1908. Birdseye View Publishing Co. Courtesy Library of Congress, Geography and Maps Division G4314.D4A3 1908 .B4
Bird’s eye view of Denver, Colorado, 1908. Birdseye View Publishing Co. Courtesy Library of Congress, Geography and Maps Division G4314.D4A3 1908 .B4
Neef Bros Brewery
Neef Bros Brewery
The Denver Tramway Co Car used in Lincoln Park, DPL Western History Collection C388.460978 D437as
The Denver Tramway Co Car used in Lincoln Park, DPL Western History Collection C388.460978 D437as
"Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Department Young Men's Christian Association." 1040 W 8th Ave, SW corner of 8th and Lipan. DPL Western History Collection X-18925
“Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Department Young Men’s Christian Association.” 1040 W 8th Ave, SW corner of 8th and Lipan. DPL Western History Collection X-18925
Santa Fe Drive 1913 from Denver Municipal Facts 1913 November 8. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373muX2
Santa Fe Drive 1913 from Denver Municipal Facts 1913 November 8. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373muX2
Santa Fe Drive 1913. From Denver Municipal Facts 1913 November 22. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373muX2
Santa Fe Drive 1913. From Denver Municipal Facts 1913 November 22. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373muX2
View on Santa Fe Avenue, West Denver 1889. Courtesy Western History Collection X-18891
View on Santa Fe Avenue, West Denver 1889. Courtesy Western History Collection X-18891
W 8th Ave and Santa Fe Dr (approx 1930) Courtesy Western History Collection X-24219
W 8th Ave and Santa Fe Dr (approx 1930) Courtesy Western History Collection X-24219
National Tea Co 775 Santa Fe. Harry M. Rhoad's father, Harry Fisher Rhoads built this building in 1888 and operated a hardware store there for many years. DPL Western History Collection Rh-607
National Tea Co 775 Santa Fe. Harry M. Rhoad’s father, Harry Fisher Rhoads built this building in 1888 and operated a hardware store there for many years. DPL Western History Collection Rh-607
Intersection of Santa Fe drive & 8th, McCarty-Sherman Ford agency. DPL Western History Collection Rh-722
Intersection of Santa Fe drive & 8th, McCarty-Sherman Ford agency. DPL Western History Collection Rh-722
Deline Manufacturing Co Approx 1930, DPL Western History Collection X-24289
Deline Manufacturing Co Approx 1930, DPL Western History Collection X-24289
Denver Bread Co. at Speer, W 12th and Fox. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection MCC-3774
Denver Bread Co. at Speer, W 12th and Fox. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection MCC-3774
Navajo Hotel. W 8th and Navajo. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-25241
Navajo Hotel. W 8th and Navajo. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-25241
A view of the 8th (eighth) Avenue viaduct in Denver, Colorado. The 8th (eighth) Avenue viaduct was opened in 1937. It features decorative cement railings along the side of the viaduct crossing. A building is in the background. [between 1937 and 1940?] Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-20727
A view of the 8th (eighth) Avenue viaduct in Denver, Colorado. The 8th (eighth) Avenue viaduct was opened in 1937. It features decorative cement railings along the side of the viaduct crossing. A building is in the background. [between 1937 and 1940?] Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-20727
Camp Weld painted by Herndon Davis, DPL Western History Collection Z-2934; C41-8 ART
Camp Weld painted by Herndon Davis, DPL Western History Collection Z-2934; C41-8 ART
Camp Weld in 1930's
Camp Weld in 1930’s
Elkhorn Beer Parlor Mr. H. H. Zietz 1000 Osage. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-25713
Elkhorn Beer Parlor Mr. H. H. Zietz 1000 Osage. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-25713
Nazarene Church on Kalamath at 10th, DPL Western History Collection X-25656
Nazarene Church on Kalamath at 10th, DPL Western History Collection X-25656
Denver County Jail, Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection X-20608
Denver County Jail, Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection X-20608
Franklin School with children in front. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection WH1990
Franklin School with children in front. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection WH1990
Bide-a-wee theater at 1036 W Colfax (1934.) Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection X-22086
Bide-a-wee theater at 1036 W Colfax (1934.) Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection X-22086
Aerial View of West Colfax 1933, "Cherry Creek". Courtesy of DPL Western History Collection X-24002
Aerial View of West Colfax 1933, “Cherry Creek”. Courtesy of DPL Western History Collection X-24002
Lincoln Park Project, Denver Colorado, aerial view. Courtesy History Colorado Collection
Lincoln Park Project, Denver Colorado, aerial view. Courtesy History Colorado Collection
Denver industrial section, south from Colfax Viaduct. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection MCC-3054
Denver industrial section, south from Colfax Viaduct. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection MCC-3054
Ugliness soon will vanish- 9th Street Lincoln Park, DPL Western History Collection X-22407
Ugliness soon will vanish- 9th Street Lincoln Park, DPL Western History Collection X-22407
Denver urban renewal, Lincoln Park project, 1940. DPL Western History Collection X-29032
Denver urban renewal, Lincoln Park project, 1940. DPL Western History Collection X-29032
Lincoln Park project, clearing 1940, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-29031
Lincoln Park project, clearing 1940, Courtesy DPL Western History Collection X-29031
Denver Planning, Urban Renewal, Lincoln Park project 1940, DPL Western History Collection X-29034
Denver Planning, Urban Renewal, Lincoln Park project 1940, DPL Western History Collection X-29034
Speer Boulevard Arial Photo MF Jan-Feb 1925. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373muX3
Speer Boulevard Arial Photo MF Jan-Feb 1925. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection C352.078883 D4373muX3
West High School, located at West 10th Ave. and Elati Street, is seen from the north bank of Cherry Creek, DPL Western History Collection Rh-640
West High School, located at West 10th Ave. and Elati Street, is seen from the north bank of Cherry Creek, DPL Western History Collection Rh-640
Sunken Garden, Speer Blvd., Denver, DPL Western History Collection MCC-1939
Sunken Garden, Speer Blvd., Denver, DPL Western History Collection MCC-1939
Sunken Gardens, Denver. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection MCC-2880
Sunken Gardens, Denver. Courtesy DPL Western History Collection MCC-2880
Vista from pavilion, Sunken Garden, Speer Blvd., Denver, DPL Western History Collection MCC-1944
Vista from pavilion, Sunken Garden, Speer Blvd., Denver, DPL Western History Collection MCC-1944
Sunken Gardens and West High School after the flood, DPL Western History Collection X-29321
Sunken Gardens and West High School after the flood, DPL Western History Collection X-29321
SANBORN FIRE INSURANCE MAPS, Denver CO 1951, Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection, https://history.denverlibrary.org/research/maps-and-atlases
SANBORN FIRE INSURANCE MAPS, Denver CO 1951, Courtesy DPL, Western History Collection, https://history.denverlibrary.org/research/maps-and-atlases
Denver Colorado 1961 June 17 Lincoln Park Zoom, DPL Western History Collection X-29146
Denver Colorado 1961 June 17 Lincoln Park Zoom, DPL Western History Collection X-29146
Cinco de Mayo Santa Fe Drive at 9th 1973, DPL Western History Collection AUR-2063
Cinco de Mayo Santa Fe Drive at 9th 1973, DPL Western History Collection AUR-2063

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  • Denver Woolen Mills & J W Smith – Lasting Landmark #2 July 12, 2017
    I had seen the plaque marking “Site of the First Colorado Woolen Mill” at City Bark before I ever started writing Across the Creek. It actually inspired the starting, knowing that there were so many stories to tell. When I finally got around to tackling this early Denver Landmark (not officially landmarked), I was in …
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  • Lasting Landmark #1 -West Denver Congregational Church January 1, 2017
    The structure completed in 1881 was just the western section of the structure standing today. It was small, only 32 by 48 feet, and reportedly cost the congregation $3500 to construct. Apparently short $800, A. C. Hunt threw in $500 as an additional tribute to his wife, and passing a hat through the pews raised the rest.
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  • Help Save La Alma Lincoln Park History December 29, 2016
    CLICK HERE TO DONATE La Alma-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association (LPNA) is working to document the historical significance and architectural character of one of Denver’s oldest and oft-neglected neighborhoods. Historic Denver has granted us $10,000 of our $16,350 budget, but we can’t receive a cent if we don’t raise the remaining amount in matching funds. […]
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  • “The only wagon road running southward entered Denver by way of Ferry St…” September 10, 2016
    "There was little travel in the early days between Denver and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and no direct road connected the two towns. The only wagon road running southward entered Denver by way of Ferry Street, in later years changed to Eleventh. Ferry Street was the first street, going from East Denver westward, that ran through West Denver from Larimer Stre […]
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  • Rebooting Denver History to Connect Auraria and Downtown [Confluence Denver] April 15, 2015
    I loved this recap of Denver’s original settlement and neighborhood. It offers a thorough description of issues past, present, and future… “Auraria  — that’s Latin for gold — sits next to the site of the original gold strike in 1858 that brought settlers to Denver. The modern neighborhood is a college campus that still attracts …
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  • Broadway Park: The Denver Bears’ First Home in La Alma Lincoln Park April 14, 2015
    The arena was actually first built for an Association of American Wheelmen in 1893, and also hosted many bicycle races, college football, coursing, and other local athletic demonstrations. The park was centrally located and connected to the city by Denver Circle trains, and then the Tramway Co. trolleys.Tebeau's determination to see professional basebal […]
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  • Veronica Barela: Love of Community Drives Sustainable Change [The Profile] March 18, 2015
    Veronica Barela: Love of Community Drives Sustainable Change La Alma-Lincoln Park native and longtime NEWSED leader, Veronica Barela, was recently featured in The Profile, and has done us the service of adding to the neighborhood's historic record. It sometimes feels like two-worlds here in La Alma-Lincoln Park, and she inhabits both without apology. I […]
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  • The Denver Circle Railroad 1882-1898 March 12, 2015
    " AN EPOCH IN THE HISTORY OF DENVER. The Circle Railway, when completed, will be twenty miles in length, completely surrounding the city with it's track and stations, and will be the means by which the now cooped-up inhabitants of the city can reach suburban homes at a trifling expense and with a rapidity that will ROB DISTANCE OF ITS TERRORS. […]
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  • Amick Storage and Transfer Building (and Painted Sign) February 24, 2015
    New Life Coming to Old Building Throughout the history of La Alma Lincoln Park, there has not been much focus on architectural preservation. Many churches, schools, homes, businesses and even the incredible County Jail were either neglected or simply not valued enough to save. Without the structures to remind us, time obliterates the memories of our neighbor […]
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  • Two Early Structures Just Demolished on Kalamath February 11, 2015
    I think we all expect this neighborhood to see some changes, but we all have an interest in maintaining the diverse and unique character of our built environment. The homes may have been considered small for some, but that's one of the legitimate ways to preserve affordability. Not everybody can afford to live in a big house, right? Preserving historic […]
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