I'm trying to get more information on the exact location on Colfax of the Denver Drumstick in the 50ss. Great site! Looking for info or old pics of the White Swan Motel. History of Colfax Avenue. Colfax Avenue was the major artery linking them to the riches of the Rockies. Colorado first applied for statehood in , the same year as Schuyler's western tour which brought him to Denver in May Perhaps Denver officials thought that renaming the street would help the territory's cause.
But if achieving statehood was the reason for the street's name change, it didn't happen overnight. Colorado did not become a state until , eleven years later. Another reason for naming the street after him is most likely "Smiler" Colfax's great oratory and personal charm made him popular with the citizens.
Whatever the reason, to honor Colfax, the city dedicated the road along the southern boundary of central Denver to the Hoosier politician.
Colorado already had a champion in Colfax. The first legislation for Colorado was drafted by his pen and pressed by his voice. A delegation was sent to Washington for the creation of a Rocky Mountain Territory separate from the Kansas Territory. The territory was to include the western-most parts of Kansas and Nebraska as far north as the 42nd parallel, as well as the northeastern part of New Mexico. This name was taken from the Spanish for Columbus and the New York Times stated that this name was favored by the settlers of the area.
Schuyler Colfax's bill for the organization of the territory was later adopted except they changed the name from Colona to Colorado. He believed Colorado was the richest land under the sun. Let not a man walk Colfax Way and wonder, 'Where shall I deposit my virility this eve, where may I encounter mine intoxicant? Curse these vexatious rickets! And it IS funny, because you can find this quote on legitimate, historical websites and publications!
At first, most of the neighborhoods lining central Colfax Avenue were filled with mansions of the wealthy and elite of Denver. After the Silver Panic of , the cost and demand for lavish houses decreased substantially.
After a massive relocation to Denver's suburbs began, many of the large homes built along Colfax were transformed into group homes or apartments.
Others were converted to commercial use and still hide behind deceptively modest store fronts. Saturday's - E. Colfax Avenue. The Colfax Corridor has a long history of street-level prostitution which drew substantial attention to the area, not only from sex workers and solicitors, but also from business owners, law enforcement, local residents and social service agencies.
But a dramatic improvement has recently occurred through the interconnected series of programs, people, and organizations working together to halt the cycle of crime that has plagued the landscape of Colfax Avenue.
Frankly, I think the invention of the Internet did more to get hookers off the street than any official program. Playboy Magazine reputedly once called Colfax Avenue, the "longest, wickedest street in America. The Colfax Avenue of today is awakening and regaining its Main Street glory without losing its unique charm. Currently various revitalization efforts have been established to revitalize the street and the old girl is making a comeback.
Although its status as a highway has declined, Colfax is still a major transportation route. The Denver Post once asked, "The future of Colfax is about values. Is creating fancy lofts, swank restaurants and upscale boutiques enough, or is it also important to preserve the soul of this historic avenue that cuts through the heart of the city?
Holmburg built Corona Flats, one of the first "modern flats", at the corner of Colfax and Corona Street. Mint begins minting coins on Colfax Avenue. The group aimed to turn Colfax Avenue into the gateway to Denver for tourists visiting by automobile from the East.
Edbrooke at E. Williamson was completed, adjacent to the City Park Esplanade. It is the first new residential development on Colfax in 80 years. The 40 West Arts District is created. Historic Buildings. Every year, the U. Mint strikes over ten billion coins identifiable by the small D that appears below the date.
Visitors can see the huge, noisy high-speed presses spitting out 40 million coins each day onto conveyor belts overflowing with a bright, glittering hoard to be counted, sorted and bagged. In the basement, lies the biggest collection of gold bars outside of Fort Knox. The shop is a haven for coin enthusiasts, with boxed sets of mint coins available. During the summer, queues frequently stretch round the block with waiting times of one hour or more.
Tours last 20 minutes and begin every minutes. Admission: Free. Colorado State Capitol In the domed classical style, the Colorado State Capitol embodies the confident civic pride of the young America at the turn of the century. Building construction began in and was completed in The brilliant dome gleams with carat gold leaf added in , and outdone only by the unique rose-colored Colorado onyx wainscoting inside.
Quarried in Beulah, Colorado, the entire world supply of this onyx was used here. The highlight for the fit and healthy is the winding step climb to the top of the dome, rewarded by panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. Tours depart every 45 minutes am to pm. Dome open am - pm. In , the cornerstone of the McNichols Building was laid. It set the foundation for the then Carnegie Library that would become a center of learning in Civic Center Park. That tradition continues as the building was re-opened in as a contemporary hub for arts and culture for the people of Denver.
This stunning Greek Revival building with its classic Corinthian columns and iconic colonnade across its front, offers new experiences in a classic space. Miller a comedian who starred in the movie Cloverfield , Flobot Jamie Laurie , Miss America Marilyn Van Derbur , and the mother of the kid who played Spanky Our Gang, the early's comedy serial , was a teacher there.
Spanky also reportedly lived in Denver. In early the film Asteroids was released using East High for a crowd scene. Chicago architect Edward Herbert Bennett designed the gateway at the south end that consists of two freestanding piers, one on each side of the motorway. The figures on the east are of two miners. On the west are two pioneer women. A lion head is mounted on each wall facing east Colfax Avenue. Mullen, John Campion and Dennis Sheedy. The outside of the cathedral is made of limestone and granite from Colorado and Indiana.
All seventy-five stained glass windows came from Munich, Germany. The Cathedral was finished in Frances Wisebart Jacobs and Rabbi William Sterne Friedman founded the hospital to serve the many people who moved to Colorado hoping the climate would cure them of tuberculosis.
At that time, TB was the leading cause of death in the United States. The hospital opened on December 10, Before , it was a regular bank. After it became a ladies clothing store and has always been an important Colfax landmark. At one time the building also housed the New Yorker Lounge. Today it's the Three Lion's Pub. Greek Town. Greek Town is Denver's only officially designated ethnic neighborhood. Taki Dadiotis, restaurant owner and Father of Greektown , was a big force is having the six-block stretch of East Colfax Avenue from St.
Greektown includes an ice cream shop, a pastry shop and other Greek restaurants. Also in the heart of Greek Town lies a Caribbean restaurant.
It serves scrumptious Caribbean food, including their most popular pastry patty. Among proudly curated cups of coffee, they also serve booze, baked goods, and breakfast till noon!
The baristas at Hooked on Colfax are passionate about what they do, and it shows in every cup. Looking for the Art-Mecca of Colfax? The District thrives on community and culture with 13 Galleries to browse through and attentively curated events to attend. First Fridays they have an evening where all the galleries are open to the public. Stopping by for a brief visit? For breakfast, try the Breakfast Burrito Supreme, or bask in the beauty of a late-night sandwich.
Early riser? They even have vegan options! However, be prepared to stand in line — these doughnuts are worth waiting for. Find them at E Colfax.
One more 24 hour restaurant, this time in the downtown section of West Colfax, is Denver Denver. As the name implies, it serves up familiar comfort food for hungry peoples at Mile High. The Capitol offers free tours on weekdays, but make sure to check their website for tour times as they tend to fill up quickly. Learn a little history of our colorful state and our Governing Assembly. Check out the unique architecture, stained glass windows, and the rare and only rose onyx marble-liked columns originating from the town of Beulah, CO.
Needing a little break after your morning adventure? Tacos Acapulco is a Mexican and Salvadoran street food inspired restaurant. They serve a delicious papusa, which is a thick corn or sometimes rice tortilla that is filled with ingredients like cheese, pork, beans, or loroco.
The flowers from this plant are then used as an ingredient in Salvadoran dishes. A couple of helpful tips: Know what you want to order before getting in line as the line moves fast.
As the first brewery on Colfax, Fiction Beer Company is known for its literature-inspired beers. Aside from a great beer, you can also join them for trivia and special tappings. While sipping on the liquid gold, you can escape into one of the many books they stock or challenge a friend to a board game.
Any papaya lovers out there? Madame Psychosis is a must-try and a Fiction Beer cult favorite. Tattered Cover Bookstore is a Denver institute. More parking lots, fewer business density, and decreased investment contributed to issues of blight and crime in the corridor. The area still suffers from some of these issues today. The corridor is known for its originality, both in character and in businesses. Colfax supports local businesses and even though some national chain stores have popped up along the corridor, its identity is in the small, locally-owned shops.
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