Saturday, April 13, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Alben's Flowers & Gifts
Alben's Flowers & Gifts, 7676 East Colfax, 1958
The caption accompanying this newspaper photo from April 24, 1958 reads, "A NEW 'FLOWER' HAS sprouted at 7676 East Colfax in the form of this sign announcing the location of Alben’s flowers and gifts. Al Zimmon and Ben Carpenter are working together to provide convenient flower service and feature fast delivery, advice on planting and flower arrangement for funerals and weddings. There is an easy access drive in for parking."
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Raise The Roof
The Ranch House Cafe at 7676 East Colfax in Denver started life as a restaurant called The Roof, as illustrated in this 1957 ad
In 1961 the space was renamed Howard House and the 1960s-style sign was likely added at that time.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Saturday, April 6, 2024
The Yucca Restaurant
The original Yucca Restaurant opened in 1941 at 8975 East Colfax and was built in the style of the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe.
This is an interesting ad because it lists the address of the 2nd location of the Yucca but it shows an image of the 1st location at 8975 East Colfax. 9504 was on the south side of Colfax and further east, where Si Amigos restaurant is now. 9504 has always been a one story building. (Courtesy Save the Signs)
Friday, April 5, 2024
Denver Streetcar
Denver Streetcar • Colfax & Broadway • 1940s
Signs and businesses include Zephyr Burlington Route, AE Meek Luggage, Cory Hotel, Walgreen Drugs and YMCA.
