U2 at McNichols Arena, 1987

 

On this date in 1987, U2 played Denver's now-demolished McNichols Arena, just a stone's throw from Colfax Avenue. Seven of the 22 songs in the Rattle and Hum film were recorded that evening in stunning black & white.

 

Aristocrat Motor Hotel

  

Don't see too many aristocrats on West Colfax these days, with the exception of this very cool old sign...

Randall's Formal Wear

 

Randall's Formal Wear used to be at 735 West Colfax Avenue (Colfax and Speer Blvd.).

Copper Kitchen

 

Grant and Colfax - Election Campaign 1868

"Get Out and Vote!" - Grant and Colfax, 1868.

The Pines Motel Neon Sign

Photo by John Margolies

G. Brown

 

It takes a community to get a museum like this off the ground. We are so thankful for everyone who has shown their support for The Colfax Museum! Lifelong music journalist and historian G. Brown is one such person, shown here wearing one of our retro Sid King T-shirts. 

 

He is still very active today with his Colorado Music Experience website and blog. Thanks, G!