Category Archives: Film
The Poundstone Amendment
In the early 1970′s, Denver was hungry for profitable annexed land at the edges of its sprawling suburbs. To stop it, Freda Poundstone led a suburban coalition to adopt a controversial amendment to the Colorado Constitution, dividing Denver from its … Continue reading
The New West
Denver History Minute #20: The New West Evolution of Denver’s economy from minerals & oil to technology, transportation & tourism.
Wall Street of the West
Denver History Minute #18 How 17th Street became the financial center of the Rocky Mountain West.
For All Who Wish To Learn
Denver History Minute #17 Emily Griffith opens her Opportunity School.
All it Takes is All You’ve Got
“When Cowboys say, ‘That cow hand, he’s got try,’ they’re talking about the quality of giving something every ounce of effort you can muster.” – from The Try by Jim Owen Jim Owen, Executive Producer of Code of the West: … Continue reading
Denver: From High Plains Town to City Beautiful
Denver History Minute #16 Mayor Speer’s dream of a City Beautiful is realized in Denver.
Thanks for Making 2010 Great
2010 was an incredible year for Havey Productions, and we want to take a minute to say thanks to all of our friends, clients, and fans for making it possible. We had two big film premieres this year. The first … Continue reading
The Transformation of Lower Downtown Denver
Denver History Minute #15 Lower Downtown’s transformation from warehouse district to bustling urban neighborhood.
The Prefect Gift: A Magical History Tour of Colorado
The holiday season is upon us… a time to reflect on the past and refresh our vision for the future. At Havey Productions we look forward to another year of creating “films to inform and inspire” and offer a special … Continue reading
Confluence of Past and Future: The South Platte
Denver History Minute #14 The evolution of the land in the Platte River bottoms from the Riverside Park of old to the Commons Park of today.