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Happy 150th Birthday to Colorado’s first Black female physician!!

16 January 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “The two-hour event showcases not only birthday greetings and interviews from her remaining patients and community members, but also a range of performances such as a reenactment of Dr. Ford’s only known interview and the first ever public display of the handwritten letter to the Colorado Medical Society that documents her delivery of 7,000 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Black American West Museum, Denver Community Media, history, Justina Ford, Zion Baptist Church

The heart of Five Points: Mural shares story of living legend

23 October 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Walking through the streets of Denver, you will see murals of all different shapes, sizes and colors. The artists who create these colorful masterpieces use the places and people who add flavor to the city as their template. Tucked away on a wall in a parking lot along Walnut Street in Denver’s RiNo District, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2736 Welton, Fathima Dickerson, history, Jodie Herrera, Miles Toland, mural, Walnut Street, Welton Street Cafe

How Five Points leaders made Juneteenth a rich tradition in Denver

18 June 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Juneteenth on Friday celebrates the official end of slavery in the United States, when Union soldiers arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865 — more than two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation — to share the news that the Civil War was over and that slaves were freed. And while Juneteenth has its … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Al Richardson, Five Points Business Association, history, Juneteenth, KFEL, KIMN, Leroy Smith, Manual High School, Otha P. Rice, parade, Rainbow Ballroom, Rhythm Records, Rice's Tap Room, Simmons Hotel, Wild Game Feast

How to Erase a Neighborhood

13 April 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “It’s been decades since Manning Rollerson cut the grass in front of his grandmother’s home in Freeport, a petrochemical town of about 12,000 that’s situated on the Gulf, about an hour’s drive south of Houston. But he still remembers the way the wild onion would burn his eyes as he pushed a barely functioning … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: *, Brazoria County, discrimination, eminent domain, gentrification, historical, history, Jim Crow, low income, pipeline, Port Freeport, racism, Texas

The lives Justina Ford touched

19 February 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “As a child, Olivell Owens wondered about the water under the “whites only ” sign. Did it taste different than what flowed from the fountains where she and other African-Americans were supposed to drink in her hometown of Conway, Arkansas? She crossed the color line for a sip. Her fearlessness didn’t end there. When … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2335 Arapahoe, 2701 Welton, 3091 California, Black American West Museum, Colorado Medical Society, Denver General, doctor, Dr. Justina Ford, Dr. Renee Cousins King, Hancock, history, mural, Olivell Owens, racism, Terri Richardson

“Colorado Hidden Histories” special airs Sunday

15 February 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Did you know that one of Breckenridge’s most popular restaurants was once owned by an escaped slave who became a millionaire after making Colorado his home? FOX31’s “Colorado Hidden Histories” special has amazing stories and exciting trivia that will inspire everyone. FOX31’s Shaul Turner introduces you to Colorado’s first African-American bull-rider, an Aurora war … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Colorado Hidden Histories, history, Shaul Turner, slave, TV

Community Planning and Developments Memo 3022 Welton Demolition

10 February 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Historical background The small Queen Anne cottage at 3020 Welton Street was constructed sometime prior to 1890, as it is shown on the 1890 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps along with many of the neighboring properties. No building permits were located for house, so the owner at the time of construction, builder, and architect are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Charity House, IN THE NEWS Tagged: 3022 Welton, Case 32-20, Charity House Apartments LLLP, Community and Planning Development, demolition, historical, history

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Creates Social Justice Movements

17 September 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Social justice drives Cleo Parker Robinson Dance productions. And the company’s latest, Rise and Resist — an evening of five dance numbers including pieces from 1947 as well as contemporary works — is no exception. It covers a wide swath of history, including stories about the lifelong struggles of entertainer James Brown, murders by … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Art, civil rights, Cleo Parker, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, history, The MOVE/ment

Go Behind Colorado’s Rich History Of African-American Baseball

15 September 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Colorado’s baseball tradition got started long before the Rockies. You can trace it back to the 1920s to a team called the Denver White Elephants. Bob Kendrick has dedicated his life to talk about one of the forgotten chapters in American sports history: Negro League Baseball. Kendrick is the President of the Negro Leagues … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: A.H.W. Ross, Albert Henderson Wade Ross, baseball, history, Rossonian Hotel, White Elephants

4 Reasons to Attend Denver’s Juneteenth Festival

14 June 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War was officially over, thus marking the end of slavery in the U.S. More than a century later—on June 3, 1979—Juneteenth was designated as an official holiday in Texas, commemorating this historic day in American history. Today, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 5280 Magazine, Ashanti, history, Juneteenth Music Festival, Norman Harris, parade
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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.

Recent Posts

  • Third Time’s a Charm: Randall’s Will Reopen on York Street 21 January 2021
  • New Holiday Coming to Colorado to Commemorate Doctor 16 January 2021
  • Happy 150th Birthday to Colorado’s first Black female physician!! 16 January 2021
  • State Legislature Earmarks $4 Million For Small Businesses Hardest Hit By COVID 14 January 2021
  • Service Disruption: L line 4 January 2021
  • Excise and Licenses Virtual Hearing: New Acoustic Cabaret Application 30 December 2020
  • Service Disruption: L line 30 December 2020
  • Update on the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library Renovation Project 29 December 2020
  • Service Disruption: L line 26 December 2020

Upcoming Events

Jan
25
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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
Jan 25 @ 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...]
Jan
26
Tue
2021
9:30 am Public Hearing Zoning Appeal App...
Public Hearing Zoning Appeal App...
Jan 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Public Hearing Zoning Appeal Application Case 129-20 at 2555 Glenarm Place
  Zoning Board of Adjustment Case 129-20 2555 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80205 “Appeal of a denial of a permit to erect a new detached garage resulting in a total lot coverage of 2,065 square ... [Read more...]
Feb
1
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Feb 1 @ 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...]
Feb
2
Tue
2021
1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Feb 2 @ 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...]
Feb
4
Thu
2021
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Feb 4 @ 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...]
Feb
5
Fri
2021
5:30 pm Jazz in the Park @ Cousins Plaza
Jazz in the Park @ Cousins Plaza
Feb 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
  “First Friday Jazz in the Park- February 5th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. While we can’t yet enjoy music inside due to the pandemic, we can go for a stroll in the park ... [Read more...]
Feb
8
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Feb 8 @ 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...]
5:30 pm Public Hearing: Group Living Ame...
Public Hearing: Group Living Ame...
Feb 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Public Hearing: Group Living Amendment
  “A draft of the above-referenced proposed Denver Zoning Code Text Amendment and a summary of the process can be viewed at www.denvergov.org/groupliving. Any questions regarding this application may be directed to the Case Manager ... [Read more...]
Feb
10
Wed
2021
1:00 pm Public Hearing: New Acoustic Cab...
Public Hearing: New Acoustic Cab...
Feb 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Public Hearing: New Acoustic Cabaret Application Case 2020-AMEND 0003080 800 E. 26th Avenue
  “Please find attached the hearing packet for a virtual hearing on 2/10/2021 at 1:00PM. If you would like to participate virtually for this hearing, please contact me at 720-865-2737 at least one hour before ... [Read more...]
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