Bringing back the Arch in Front of Union Station in Downtown Denver

1906 The famous Arch was formally dedicated July 4, 1906 at 17th and Wynkoop.
1920’s and 30’s Glory days of Denver’s Union Station.
A time when 80 trains a day serviced the City.
1931 The Arch was removed December 7, after being deemed a traffic hazard.
Famous speakers: Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Taft and Eisenhower.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Night-in-Old-Union-Station/146532193584?v=wall&viewas=100000246613413
Information from the above website is provided below.

Famed and photographed, the Mizpah/Welcome Arch framed the entrance to Denver’s Union Station from 1906 to 1931. A new collaborative campaign plans to return a replica of the arch to the area surrounding the proposed rehabilitation of the historic Union Station building.

A fundraiser party “A Night in Old Union Station” will be presented for ticket holders and corporate sponsors on Thursday, October 15, this year. Primary organizer is Union Station Advocates (USA) a 501(c) 3, citizens group dedicated to excellence for the evolving transportation hub in Lodo and the Platte Valley.

The re-creation of the Mizpah Arch has been discussed and a contemporary version was designed by Mario Botta in collaboration with Anderson Mason Dale. Its design triggered a lot of controversy and conversation about the Mizpah Arch and its function and symbolism for the city.

Evan Makovsky of Shames Makovsky Realty Company has been a champion for the re-installation of the original arch. Large photographs of the monumental entry arch, which was first introduced by Mayor Robert Speer during train travel’s heyday, are featured in Makovsky’s Residence Inn.

“A Night in Old Union Station” festivities will utilize many parts of the historic station with a corporate sponsor “raw bar” repast on the mezzanine, a speakeasy in the train departure tunnel, and conductor tickets are assigned to the Great Hall.

Cuisine from Lodo’s premier restaurants will be donated with the coordination of The Arrangers,Amy Evans of McCormick’s restaurant and John Imbergamo, of the Imbergamo Group. The growing number of restaurant participants include Jax, McCormick’s, Mortons, Gumbos and Bistro Vendome.

Beer will be donated by Coors.

The main fare for the festivity scheduled from 7 pm to 11 pm will include troupes of mimes, contortionists, entertainment and palm readers performing throughout the station. Guests are encouraged to don historic attire for a sense of participation in “A Night in Old Union Station”.

Prizes for best costumes will be awarded.

The celebration will culminate in the Great Hall historic reception room at the end of the evening. Its open span, 65 foot high ceiling’s architecture will provide for a spectacular finish as planned by Al Kraizer, Lodo Jazz Fest creator, and Charlie Prideaux, producer of Times Square’s annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. Honorary Chairpersons of the celebration are Mayor John Hickenlooper and Helen Thorpe as well as Judy Montero, Councilwoman for Denver’s District 9.

Youth Farmers Market

Youth Farmers Market at Harrington Elementary School on the next two Wednesdays, September 23 and September 30.

East Side entrance of school, 37th and Josephine

3:00-4:30 pm

Brought to you by the Harrington School garden.

Curtis Park G local landmark district nomination REVIEW

The Denver Planning Board has scheduled a review of the Curtis Park G local landmark district nomination at 3:00 pm on October 7, 2009. The meeting will take place at the Wellington Webb Office Building ( 201 W. Colfax Ave. ) in room 4.F.6. Please refer to the Planning Board web page for more information and a copy of the meeting agenda.

UPDATE: September’s meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24 @ Wyatt-Edison

September’s Cole Neighborhood Association meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. at Wyatt Edison to allow people to attend the RTD East Corridor Meeting at EXDO event center.

The RTD meeting starts at 5:30 pm at the EXDO event center, 1399 35th Street , Denver
The meeting will cover the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the East Corridor.
There is a 30-day comment period from September 4, 2009 through October 7, 2009.
Public hearings, which provide opportunities to make comments for the study's official record.

District Two Burglaries

District Two Residents,
We are noticing an increase in no force burglaries in all of the District Two area. These are burglaries where the perpetrator does not need to force their way in to the house or garage as the home owner has left a door open or unlocked. We ask that residents be vigilant in making sure their doors are locked, windows closed and locked, and garage door closed at all times.

Thank you.
District Two Police Department

School Board Candidate Forum for NE Denver

School Board Candidate Forum for NE Denver
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 pm
Bruce Randolph School , 3955 Steele St .

Hear directly from candidates for the DPS School Board seat for District 4 and the at-large seat in this public forum.
Become informed and vote in this pivotal School Board election where 4 of 7 seats are open.

2009 Cole Yard of the Month Winners

We would like to congratulate our winners for this year’s Yard of the Month contest. Recognized by neighbors and members of the neighborhood for both beatifying their individual yards and the neighborhood as a whole. Each winner was given a gift certificate to Telluride Stone.

The winners are:
3433 Williams
3203 Vine
3783 Gilpin
3458 Race

We would like to thank and recognize Telluride Stone for their contribution to the Cole Yard of the Month contest. Telluride Stone is located in Northeast Cole at 40th and York.
http://www.telluridestone.com/

We look forward to starting the contest back up starting next Spring.

Final Environmental Impact Statement for the East Corridor

RTD released today the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the East Corridor. There is a 30-day comment period from September 4, 2009 through October 7, 2009. Public hearings, which provide opportunities to make comments for the study's official record, will be held on:

Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, North Middle School , 12095 Montview Boulevard , Aurora
Thursday, September 24, 2009, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, EXDO Event Center , 1399 35th Street , Denver

For more info and the FEIS, visit http://www.eastcorridor.com/

Curtis Park Landmark Designation hearing Sep 15

Learn about the Landmark Preservation process at the Commission's next meeting on September 15th.

From Curtis Park Neighbors "On August 21, the Curtis Park G Landmark Application was filed with the city. The application roughly includes the area between Arapahoe and California, going from 29th to Downing."

The function of the Landmark Preservation Commission is to designate, preserve, enhance, and perpetuate structures or districts of architectural, historical, or geographical significance within the City. Learn more under Chapter 30 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code and the Landmark Preservation Commission By-laws.

Meeting Time and Location:
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
1:00 p.m.
Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W. Colfax Avenue
Room 4.F.6, unless otherwise indicated