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Auraria mining camp established
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Founding Era of Larimer/Skid Row
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William Larimer establishes the City of Denver
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Cherry Creek Flood
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Railroad and Silver mining come to denver
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Tabor Block Construction
Brings Denver National Bank and Colorado National Bank to Larimer street -
Windsor Hotel opens
Hotels like this are huge status symbols in the 19th century. They show that a town is civilized and prosperous. -
Tabor opera house opens
16th and Curtis. Effectively begins migrating major institutions off of Larimer street and into a central business district on 17th -
Barclay Block built
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Denver Population exceeds 100k
"The men who built Denver and its enterprises were always urging people to come... They promised jobs, profits, and restored health...they kept wages as low as possible, callously used human resources, discriminated against people they assumed to be inferior, and did little to help those who fell into unfortunate circumstances. Their task...was to build a city, acquire fortunes, make life comfortable for themselves ... and do little about equality of opportunity." Queen City, 95 -
Rachel Wild Peterson an Advocate around this time
Queen City frequently mentions Peterson as an advocate for the poor, sick, and jailed in Denver. She's probably in line with the social gospel movement -
Final major Larimer building constructed
Should probably find that. Nothing else is built on Larimer until 1970's. This is the final year that Larimer is considered "The street" for Financiaers and shoppers -
Panic of 1893
In 1893, a financial crisis known as the Panic of 1893 hit the United States and had a significant impact on the state of Colorado. The Panic was caused by a number of factors, including overproduction in certain industries, a drop in international silver prices, and the failure of several prominent banks. As a result of the Panic, many businesses in Colorado went bankrupt and unemployment rates soared. The state was also hit hard by a drought, which further exacerbated the economic downturn. -
Denver Depression of 1893
The Denver Depression of 1893 was a financial crisis that occurred in the city of Denver, Colorado. It was caused by a combination of factors, including the Panic of 1893, a national economic crisis, and a drought in the state. The Depression had a significant impact on the local economy, with many businesses going bankrupt and unemployment rates rising. Despite these challenges, the city was eventually able to recover, thanks in part to the discovery of gold and other minerals in the region. -
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City Beautiful Movement
Urban populations are starting to outnumber rural; focus on civic engagement and civility; ends because beautifying the city without helping the poor becomes unpopular. -
Volunteers of America opens Larimer Mission
Original location at 1422 Larimer -
Anti-spitting crusade
Denver's Female City Improvement Society wins the anti-spitting crusade. "...such undesirable types were moved away from public downtown places." Downtown America, 34-35 -
Larimer Officially Skid Row
Because of the concentration of bars/liquor stores, gambling houses, and cheap hotels. Denver is looking at suburbanization as early as here. (I think) -
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Skid Row
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Beginning of mass consumerism
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Great Depression
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"Everyone's" Skid Row
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City and County building moved to Civic Center
It was originally on Larimer. -
Housing Act of 1937
The nation's first Public Housing Law. New Deal Legislation. provided $500 million in loans for low-cost housing projects across the country. -
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WWII
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Old City Hall on Larimer begins Demolition
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The Last Skid Row
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Larimer Street Vices
Larimer Street has: 46 bars/liquor stores, 57 flophouses, 17 pawnshops, 22 second-hand stores, and 10 missions. -
Mayor Quigg Newton announces plan to fix blight
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New, tougher, zoning code
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Denver Post announces first proposal to demolish skid row
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the Rocky Mountain News declared the Blake Street neighborhood “Denver’s worst slum.”
Blake Street neighborhood = Skid Row area. Blake Street is two blocks north of Larimer. -
On the Road published
Mentions Larimer Street Skid Row; also romanticizes the hobo for the Beat generation. -
DURA created
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Alcoholism implied as a Skid Row problem
Joseph F. Little (Director of LIfeline mission) Implies that alcoholism is the greatest problem on Skid Row. -
DURA puts skyline on ballot
This is the first attempt to pass the Skyline project. It fails because citizens are wary of using their money to update something that's not that bad. This is from the Noel larimer book -
U.S. Urban Renewal Administration creates Special Provision
Creates special provision in the 1965 Housing Law to "pick up the tab of" $46.9 million. The City contributed the $11.4 million Curigan Exhibition Hall. -
Bureau of Sociological Research CU Boulder Surveys skid row
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Denver Landmark Preservation Commission formed
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Skyline approved by Denver voters
In 1965, a special provision is created in the housing law to pay for the project. This solves the problem of the ballot failing the first time around. Now, there's no taxpayer money going toward skyline because the government just handed it out. -
HUD approves $33 million grant
for "not only Larimer, but dilapidated blocks of neighboring Lawrence, Arapahoe, and Curtis." from Noel Larimer book -
Demolition of Skid Row begins
With the Cooper building I believe -
Auraria project approved by voters
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Uniform Relocation Act
Passed by congress. "This law was enacted by Congress to ensure that people whose real property is acquired, or who move as a direct result of projects receiving Federal funds, are treated fairly and equitably and receive assistance in moving from the property they occupy." https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/relocation -
Hearing on alcoholism in Colorado
states alcohol is more of a suburban problem and not a problem exclusive to Skid Row -
Historic Denver forms
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1400 block of Larimer deemed historic
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1400 block of Larimer placed on national historic register
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John Crawford negotiates $2million loan from New York Life Insurance
I believe this money was raised to contribute to Larimer Square, although I'm not sure. I know New York Life has a skyscraper in Denver... -
Writer Square Development Begins development
They start by selling townhouses for $220-$420k. Writer Square is named after the writer corporation. -
Denver Camping Ban Begins