View From The Tattered Cover 1998 |
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| By Kim Allen |
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And take a left, stroll when it comes to 50 feet and this is the view of twenty three years ago. You'll be mid-block at 1500 wynkoop street; behind you is 16th street and in front is 15th street, the 15th street viaduct, and "manny's bridge", spanning cherry creek in the distant center. This effigy is subtle. I find it very interesting with the lines of the buildings and the path drawing me into the scene, capped off by the "tattered" steel awning overhead. Looking southwest on wynkoop street, you'll see the large post office terminal and huge warehouses on the proper, the rocky mountain saddlery building at 15th street on the left, and the 15th street viaduct slicing through them. This block's traffic was overshadowed by the post office, as a terminal and post office that was open 24/7 accept sunday; that was very cool. Let's take a walk around. Just before the 15th street viaduct, the rocky mountain saddlery was still cranking out fine saddles; the building and persons were classic. The towering viaduct - numerous traffic at sure times - was quiet. Under the viaduct was15th street, to the left was the wazee super club, and to the proper was my brothers bar. The viaduct was soothing to me in some manner, strong yet fine-looking. Walking down the street, I consider "manny's bridge" as a small marvel of technology. Trains of enormity had crossed this bridge with the rocky mountains in the distance. When I walk over the bridge, I feel the past each time; it’s one of my best-loved areas. The huge warehouses on the west side of 1400 wynkoop street were in use by the karmen apparel company. South of the warehouses was a huge parking lot for post office laborers only. Both of the huge warehouses are wondrous buildings and compose allocation of a distinctive block. Heading below the viaduct at the 15th street viaduct and post office, look out for mail trucks. No clients on this end of the terminal, but the tractors and trailers were in ceaseless loading and unloading mode. This block of 1500 wynkoop street had no sidewalk on either side and was busy with post office trucks; I would remain close to the side. Now, twenty three years later, this photo shows an area of success that is impressive. The post office for me had outgrown it's emplacement and era (not one thing personal). Now the area has been tremendously bettered. I ought to confess, I miss the viaducts, but. . . So now we have galore new additions of magnificent buildings to complement the block and the community is more vibrant and visionary. I would say - that leaves majority of us happy and encouraged. . |
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| About The Author Kim Allen brings Denver's past alive with his amazing black and white historic photo collection of Denver before it was developed into the metropolitan city it is today. Accompanying his photos, are his descriptions of the landscape of desolation or contrasting activity, the thriving subcultures, the music of the day, and more. Read about Kim's own adventures as his curiosity took him to places most people considered off limits at www.DenverPhotoArchives.com |
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