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Harlem of the West

Denver’s Five Points neighborhood once known as the ‘Harlem of the West’

27 February 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Once acclaimed as the “Harlem of the West,” Denver’s Five Points neighborhood gained popularity as a destination for some of the world’s most famous jazz performers including Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday. Today, it is one of the most sought after areas for real estate investors. A walk down Welton Street reveals landmarks that … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Dr. Joseph Westbrook, Dr. Thomas Ernest McClain, Harlem of the West, Justina Ford, Rossonian Hotel, Sigma Pi Phi, Terri Gentry

Denver-born billionaire Robert Smith reaches $139 million tax settlement with federal prosecutors

16 October 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Robert F. Smith, the Denver native whose tech investing made him a multi-billionaire, is set to avoid prosecution for tax evasion after reaching a $139 million settlement with the government, officials announced Thursday. Smith, an alumnus of Denver’s East High School, has been under federal investigation since 2016 for dodging taxes on $200 million … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Austin TExas, David L. Anderson, Department of Justice, Harlem of the West, Morehouse College, Pitkin County, Robert Brockman, Robert F. Smith, tax evasion, Vista Equity Partners

Is This Five Points, RiNo…or Gentrification Station?

8 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “”In an effort to reclaim our spaces, our communities, and our history, I have made it my duty to work to regain the essence of Denver Colorado’s historically black neighborhood,” writes the author of a petition that went live on Change.org last week: “Revert The Rino District back to its historical name ‘The 5 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Brother Jeff, Calhoun, gentrification, Harlem of the West, Jeff Fard, Jill Hadley Hooper, petition, RiNo, Sonny Lawson Park, Tracy Weil, Westword

Petition Calls To Revert RiNo Back To Original Name Of Five Points

7 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Thousands of people have signed a petition to bring a historically Black neighborhood back to its roots. The online petition calls on Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and neighborhood developers to revert RiNo, River North Arts District, back to its original name of Five Points. According to the Arts District, RiNo is nonprofit arts organization, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Arts District, Coffee at The Point, Five Points, Five Points Business Improvement District, Harlem of the West, Justina Ford, Michael Hancock, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, petition, RiNo, Ryan Cobbins, Shannon Martin, Tracy Weil

A Mapped Guide to the 10 Best 1-Hour Walks in Denver

6 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Five Points/ RiNo Distance: 2.9 miles Highlights: RiNo Arts District, Curtis Park, Pedestrian Only Champa St, History:Five Points, Denver Fire Station #3 The Lowdown: This walk will take you through both Denver’s past and present by encompassing some of Denver’s oldest and newest neighborhoods. Starting in Five Points, you’ll begin at Denver Fire Station … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Black America West Museum, COVID-19, exercise, Fire Station #3, Harlem of the West, Mesitzo-Curtis Park, murals, RiNo, Rossonian, walk

Community to restore mural paying tribute to African American culture

21 June 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “t’s easy to miss the murals along Welton Street in the Five Points Historic District. The faces of a different time cover windows into the past. Down the street though, the past is still alive for Franklin Stiger and his wife Madella. Their barbershop, Franklin Stiger’s Styling Barbershop, has been on that block for … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Harlem of the West, history, mural

THE JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC

1 June 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver’s Five Points neighborhood is a home to Colorado’s rich and vibrant African American community. So, it comes as no surprise that the Denver Juneteenth Music Festival is hosted in a neighborhood that is known for its strong musical and cultural ties. Juneteenth is one of the oldest cultural celebrations honoring the end of … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: festival, Harlem of the West, Harris, Juneteenth, music

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Informational links, announcements, and media coverage for Denver, Colorado's Welton Corridor neighborhood meetings, development projects, transit issues, Business Improvement District, and community affairs.

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  • Denver business leaders slow proposal to give subpoena power to city auditor 24 March 2021
  • ‘Welton Street Renaissance’ project seeking corporate sponsorships and donations 4 March 2021
  • Denver RTD Approves ‘Equitable’ TOD Policy 4 March 2021
  • Puzzah! Presents Five Points Puzzles 1 March 2021
  • Denver’s Five Points neighborhood once known as the ‘Harlem of the West’ 27 February 2021

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2021
1:30 pm Finance and Government Committee...
Finance and Government Committee...
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
“Denver City Council has gone virtual to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please use the following link to access the Finance & Governance Committee: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vwbg9VBCTPitrQVpMpAbkw Password: Denver To call in to listen: 720-928-9299 enter ... [Read more...]
Apr
19
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2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Apr 19 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
Apr
20
Tue
2021
1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Agenda for the 2021 meeting does not contain amy items for the Welton Street Corridor.   The commission generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00PM in the Wellington Webb ... [Read more...]
Apr
26
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Apr 26 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
May
3
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
May 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
May
4
Tue
2021
1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Agenda for the 2021 meeting does not contain amy items for the Welton Street Corridor.   The commission generally meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00PM in the Wellington Webb ... [Read more...]
May
6
Thu
2021
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
May 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
May
7
Fri
2021
5:00 pm First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  Join us First Friday, February 5th for Jazz in the Park. The performance begins at 5:00 pm in our beloved Cousin’s Plaza between Sonny Lawson Park and the Blair Caldwell Library. Please wear masks ... [Read more...]
May
10
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
May 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Agenda, Proposed Consent Agenda, and the Meeting schedule do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the ... [Read more...]
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