Category Archives: Denver History Minutes

The Poundstone Amendment

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Nathan H

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 →

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The New West

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Josie

Denver History Minute #20: The New West Evolution of Denver’s economy from minerals & oil to technology, transportation & tourism.

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Wall Street of the West

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Josie

Denver History Minute #18 How 17th Street became the financial center of the Rocky Mountain West.

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For All Who Wish To Learn

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Josie

Denver History Minute #17 Emily Griffith opens her Opportunity School.

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Denver: From High Plains Town to City Beautiful

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Josie

Denver History Minute #16 Mayor Speer’s dream of a City Beautiful is realized in Denver.

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The Transformation of Lower Downtown Denver

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Josie

Denver History Minute #15 Lower Downtown’s transformation from warehouse district to bustling urban neighborhood.

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Confluence of Past and Future: The South Platte

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Josie

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.

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Denver Highlands

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Josie

Denver History Minute #13 The resurrection of the Olingers building reflects the neighborhood renaissance.

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Music in the Mountains

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Josie

Denver History Minute #12 The development of Denver’s world renowned Red Rocks Amphitheater.

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Larimer Square

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Nathan

Denver History Minute #11 Dana Crawford creates a national model that makes preservation profitable.

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