Thursday, August 8, 2024

Colfax Avenue

Colfax Avenue, the Longest, Wickedest Main Street in America, has a colorful and vibrant history that must be preserved. This site is a gift to the people of Colorado and the World for historical archival purposes. All content can be found through the links in the right hand column or use the search feature in the top left. If you use any content, please credit ColfaxAvenue.org.
 
Please visit the Colfax Avenue exhibit currently on display at History Colorado entitled Forty Years on the 'Fax!
 
Thanks for visiting!




Monday, February 19, 2024

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Fairfax Hardware


Fairfax Hardware, 5022 East Colfax, Denver (undated photo courtesy of the Shorty Hanger collection and scanned by Todd Matuszewicz)

This building is now home to several businesses including the Owl Saloon. The yellow and orange sign is still there and now reads "Fairfax Plaza."

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Trigg-McClure Realty


Trigg-McClure Realty, 11090 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora (undated photo courtesy of the Shorty Hanger collection and scanned by Todd Matuszewicz)

Also pictured are signs for Radiant Motel and Skyline Motel.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Porter's Tots & Teens Shoes


Porter's Tots & Teens Shoes, 10610 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, Colorado (undated photo courtesy of the Shorty Hanger collection and scanned by Todd Matuszewicz)