Category Archives: History

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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The Prefect Gift: A Magical History Tour of Colorado

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Nathan H

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 →

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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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Awaken the Legacy: The Rebirth of McNichols & Civic Center

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Nathan

This summer we had the opportunity to collaborate with Tryba Architects on a short film focusing on the McNichols Building and its historic importance as a catalyst for change in Civic Center Park.  From the erection of the Carnegie Library … Continue reading →

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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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