Destination Colfax
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Explore the rich history and vibrant evolution of Colfax Avenue, from its early residential roots and streetcar era to its transformation into a federal highway and cultural hub. Discover how the East Colfax BRT project is revitalizing this iconic corridor, blending historical preservation with modern transit solutions for a more sustainable and community-focused future.
This film was developed with the support of the City and County of Denver, the City of Aurora Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Regional Transit District (RTD), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the City of Aurora Historic Preservation Program, Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI), the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office, Denver Landmark Preservation and Historic Denver, Inc. The project team would also like to thank Nicole McSpirit, Denon Moore, Nathan Beal, Leslie Twarogowski and John Huggins for providing some of the historical images included in the film.
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