https://www.spreaker.com/show/welcome-to-denver-coloradoenSociety & CultureCopyright izi Distribution Serviceshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/718f6ab54eea3f8f43b8a3ced3256e66.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/welcome-to-denver-coloradoWed, 05 Apr 2023 23:42:28 +0000izi Distribution Servicesizi Distribution Servicesfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome to Denver!Denver is known as the "mile high city" because it is a mile above sea level. Founded upon its mineral wealth and once seen as the domain of cowboys and oilmen, today the city is a cosmopolitan mix of natural beauty and modern...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-15-molly-brown-house-museumac591f0b-5567-4665-a653-9ee7b3a00251Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:03:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThis was once home of the “unsinkable” Molly Brown, a philanthropist and socialite who survived the sinking of the Titanic. Molly and her husband James Joseph Brown bought this mansion in the late 19th century. Margaret Tobin Brown, i.e. Molly Brown,...162cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-14-colorado-state-capitala8d6dad4-4322-4e6b-bd52-dfdafd12553dWed, 23 Dec 2020 13:02:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThe State Capital is home to the Colorado General Assembly as well as the offices of the Governor of Colorado. On the west side of the building at the 15th step, you will find the engraved words "One Mile Above Sea Level" —and it's from here that you...210cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-13-denver-civic-center-park2fbf5212-407c-4a39-8fe7-9b52b73e229fWed, 23 Dec 2020 13:01:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesCivic Center Park is the hub of the Golden Triangle Museum District. It’s a two-block oasis filled with flower gardens and wonderful Old Western art. Civic Center is known throughout the state as the rendezvous for the largest and most important...164cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-12-denver-art-museumdd85d816-8520-4707-a6d3-ac810b93f61fWed, 23 Dec 2020 13:00:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThe Denver Art Museum (or DAM) is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago. Observe the architecture: it is made up of two architecturally stunning buildings – one a fortress-like structure from Italian architect Gio Ponti,...160cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-11-byers-evans-house-museumd822b5c3-7016-4fa6-8198-ff67781f4acaWed, 23 Dec 2020 12:59:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesMany people have probably driven past this historic home many times without realizing the history or beauty contained within those unassuming walls. Located in the heart of the city with looming modern-day sky scrapers in the backdrop, it can remind...128cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-10-city-and-county-buildingbdbc0d19-c323-41e0-a9b0-cb485ef75aaaWed, 23 Dec 2020 12:58:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesUsed as the court house and city hall, this building is one of Denver’s most recognizable structures. Completed after more than eight years of design and construction, the final cornerstone was laid in the 1930’s. Set on the western edge of Civic...124cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-9-denver-mintefaa80ff-0e97-4562-b678-b479d6d1608cWed, 23 Dec 2020 12:57:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThe Denver Mint is a branch of the United States Mint that struck its first coins in the early 20th century. When gold was discovered in Colorado, hundreds of merchants, miners and settlers moved in for their stake. Later, the city of Denver was...121cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-8-denver-firefighters-museumb95b18f3-925f-41e1-bf77-8d98bb0cf89aWed, 23 Dec 2020 12:56:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThe Firefighters Museum in Denver is one of the top three firehouse museums in the United States and truly one of the greatest in the world! Housed in the old Denver fire station, the collection includes fire apparatus, uniforms, trophies, and fire...143cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-7-the-brown-palace-hotel2e8f4d93-fd7e-4279-b70f-99ca368b2dc5Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:55:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesAfter the Oxford Hotel, the Brown Palace Hotel is the second-oldest hotel in Denver and is the first atrium-style hotel ever built. It is now operated by the Quorum Hotels and Resorts. Designed by architect Frand Edbrooke in the late 19th century, it...193cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-6-paramount-theatre74922c38-9979-4c2f-ab97-9c09ea85e6d0Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:54:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesFrom rock concerts to dance performances, comedy to lectures and movies to Wurlitzer organ performances, the Historic Paramount Theatre remains a top choice in Denver's entertainment scene.When the Paramount Theater opened in the 1930’s, an estimated...136cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-5-money-museum-at-the-denver-fed0809c220-fd37-47dd-8026-c3a0b94b354dWed, 23 Dec 2020 12:53:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesWhat building in downtown Denver, specifically on the 16th Street Mall, has billions in its basement? It is the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, in Denver. While the building doesn't look like it, it has five stories. Two stories are underground...108cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-4-daniels-fisher-towerd71be1c9-0117-439f-90a7-bc75674718c0Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:52:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThis is one of Denver's most iconic buildings. From dry goods store to prestigious department store, William Daniels and William Garrett Fisher partnered in the second half of the 19th century to create Daniels, Fisher & Company. Later, Daniels’ son,...123cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-3-larimer-square11ef94fe-1add-4675-a762-74680507d89cWed, 23 Dec 2020 12:51:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesYou are in the oldest and most historic center of Denver. This picturesque fairy lit square is not to be missed. It’s a beautiful place to relax and try out some amazing cuisine.Back in the 19th century when Colorado was born as news of gold spread...178cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-2-16th-street-mall5b4052ae-0a16-4b96-a2f8-515b7ea273c3Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:50:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesYou are still walking along 16 Street. Let’s tell you something about this exceptional area! The 16th Street Mall is an old roadway that has been converted into a lively and entertaining pedestrian zone. It runs along 16th Street, starting at Union...115cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/13721751/episode-1-denver-union-station9e8bb841-8fd3-45b7-8cad-968169cff53cWed, 23 Dec 2020 12:49:02 +0000izi Distribution ServicesDenver Union Station is one of the city’s most iconic historic landmarks. Back to the 1860’s, following the discovery of gold and silver in the Rocky Mountains, railroad lines were pushed up canyons and over high passes, making them the lifeline of...208cleanfull