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$100,000 gift spotlights Black History Month, family of pioneers in Five Points

30 January 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Across generations and boom-and-bust cycles, the caretaker of a Denver cultural legacy has reached out to make a connection with the past — with the hope that it holds long into the future. Dr. Renee Cousins King is a retired pediatrician and Five Points property owner whose family’s storied history in that neighborhood — … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Black American West Museum, Blair-Caldwell Library, Cousins, donation, history, Juanita Gray Community Service Awards, Justina Ford, museum, Renee Cousins King

With billionaire backing, a D.C. museum is headed to Five Points to collect Denver’s black culture

31 October 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “Compared to the history of the Denver Broncos, Denver International Airport, or iconic citizens like Margaret “The Unsinkable Molly” Brown, Denver’s African-American history is a poorly understood thing. Turns out that’s true across the Rocky Mountain West. For all of the strides made toward inclusion over the decades — from the 1971 opening of … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: African American, Barney Ford, Black America West, Community Curation, history, museum, National Museum of African American History & Culture, Rev. Kimberly Lucas, Robert F. Smith, Smithsonian

Black history highlight: Blair Caldwell library

12 February 2018 by Welton Corridor

  “In last week’s Black History Highlight, Mayor Wellington Webb and Mayor Michael Hancock talked about one specific place they think everybody in Denver should visit. That place is the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library. At first glance the building looks like just another library. It’s not until you go upstairs do you realize … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: African American, Blair-Caldwell Library, Fox News, history, library, museum

Denver railroads attracted African-Americans who settled Five Points

15 February 2015 by Welton Corridor

  “Harvey Pipkin remembers the hustle and bustle of old Union Station in Denver with people all dressed up for trips to Cheyenne, St. Louis and Chicago. But the 91-year-old Pipkin remembers the tips most of all. “Oh, brother, the passengers tipped well,” said Pipkin, who, like brother Joseph, worked just after World War II … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: community, historic, museum, railroad

Museum founder celebrates blacks in the West, Colorado celebrates him

13 December 2014 by Welton Corridor

  “Paul Stewart strikes an iconic silhouette in his studded chocolate leather jacket, Western shirt, bolo tie and crisp, cream-colored cowboy hat. “My wife bought me these,” said Stewart, 88, founder of the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. “But I can’t wear the boots anymore because I have … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Denver Post, founder, historic, museum

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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

  • ‘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
  • Denver RTD Board approves policy to encourage development of affordable housing on RTD property 25 February 2021
  • Pandemic Donuts opens new bakery in Denver — and business is sweet 24 February 2021
  • Denver chapter of women dedicate themselves to giving back 24 February 2021
  • New PPP loan rollout targets small businesses 23 February 2021
  • Landmark Public Hearing Case 2021-COA-066 at 2942 Welton March 2, 2021 23 February 2021

Upcoming Events

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2021
3:00 pm Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7... @ Stout Street Children's Park
Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7... @ Stout Street Children's Park
Mar 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Curtis Park Ice Festival March 7, 2021 @ Stout Street Children's Park
        source: Curtis Park Neighbors facebook page 1 March 2021.
Mar
8
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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
Mar 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...]
Mar
15
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 15 @ 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...]
Mar
16
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2021
1:00 pm Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Landmark Preservation Commission... @ Wellington Webb Building
Mar 16 @ 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...]
Mar
22
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Mar 22 @ 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...]
Mar
29
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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
Mar 29 @ 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
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2021
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Apr 1 @ 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...]
Apr
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2021
5:00 pm First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
First Friday Jazz Hop – Cousin’s... @ Cousin's Plaza
Apr 2 @ 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...]
Apr
5
Mon
2021
5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Apr 5 @ 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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