Downtowner Motor Inn

Downtowner Motor Inn...Just 3 minutes away on Colfax.

Like a Double R-R Rainbow in the Dark

Hub Cap Annie's

Hubcap Annie's, the World's Largest Hub Cap Store, had multiple locations on Colfax Avenue, this one was at 410 E. Colfax.

The Denver Sound

Photo courtesy Bob Ferbrache

Yes, Denver does have a sound, and it was masterminded by producer/engineer/instrumentalist Bob Ferbrache (left), shown here dining at Davies' Chuckwagon Diner on West Colfax with Tom Headbanger (right) and Paul Masterson.

J. Solf Building

Photo by Jonny Barber

The J. Solf Building at 2644 W. Colfax Avenue dates from 1896 in the original town of Brooklyn, Colorado (later annexed into Denver).

Behind the Green Door at the Bluebird

Marc K's Pub

From left to right: Nick Cappazola, Marc Kastler, Steve Freeman, Don Blackledge and Norm Kastler.

Davies Chuck Wagon Diner by Kathryn Levi

Blue Onion Cocktail Lounge

West 40 Motel

West 40 Motel - Postcard courtesy the Colfax Museum

Pig'N Whistle Restaurant Sign

Dutch Bros. Coffee Coming to West Colfax

Dutch Bros. Coffee, a chain from Portland, Oregon, has broken ground on a new store by Casa Bonita!

Chateau Motor Lodge

The old Chateau Motor Lodge sign on Pinterest. Looks like it is resting comfortably in someone’s living room. The former Chateau Motor Lodge at 8300 East Colfax Avenue at Valentia Street in Denver. Now the former Motel is the Orlando’s Apartments. (courtesy East Colfax NBHD)

The Motel De Ville

Artist's rendering of the Motel De Ville, at West Colfax Avenue and Galapago Street.

Club Red Beret

Club Red Beret used to be at 724 East Colfax Avenue. Photo courtesy the Evan Eastburn Collection.

Africana Cafe

Photo: Jonny Barber

The Africana Cafe, at 5901 E. Colfax Avenue, is closed and currently for lease.

Colfax Streetcar & The Blizzard of 1913

Colfax Streetcar & The Blizzard of 1913 (Postcard courtesy The Colfax Museum)

Aurora Bumper Cars

Originally taken for the Aurora Sun newspaper, this photo was shot in 1976 at Aurora Bumper Cars located at East Colfax Avenue and Lima Street in Aurora. (Courtesy the Aurora Museum Collection)

1959 KUDY "Cutie" Radio

1959 KUDY "Cutie" Radio promo featuring DJ Joe Flood and stamped by the Nides Record Shop once across the street from the Aladdin Theatre on East Colfax. (courtesy J. Lee collection)

It's a Sunny Day at Hot Chick a Latte

Hot Chick a Latte maintains a standard of excellence we've come to expect from Colfax Avenue!

Tricky Dicky's

Shared with permission by the family of Edward S. Goldman.

Tricky Dicky's, a nod to President Nixon, was a strip club at the corner of Colfax Avenue & Clarkson Street in the 1970's. This is a 1973 realist painting of the club by Edward Goldman. Today it's Sancho's Broken Arrow, a Grateful Dead/Jam Band themed Bar.

Wolf's Motor Inn

Postcard of Wolf's Motor Inn, 1960's (Courtesy The Colfax Museum Collection)

Dr. Seuss' Piano

Saw this in Civic Center Park, and thought the Whos were back from Whoville...

International Women's Day 2018

#SeenOnColfax

Building Civic Center Park

The Greek Theater in Civic Center Park while still under construction. (photo courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection)

Liquor Store Neon

Sometimes it's just that simple...

T's Food Market

T's Food Market, at 8332 E. Colfax Avenue.

Day Chevrolet

Colfax Mural

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The Pioneer Monument

Postcard courtesy Colfax Avenue Museum Collection

The Pioneer Monument, at the corner of Colfax Avenue and Broadway in Denver, Colorado.

Austin Drug Co.