Denver’s Oldest Neighborhood.
Found at the heart of Denver, LoDo is the perfect blend of nostalgia and modernity. This bustling neighborhood is home to nearly 100 restaurants, clubs, galleries, shops, and hospitality businesses, making it the perfect place to explore for residents and tourists alike. LoDo’s rich history dates back to 1858 when gold was discovered at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. Since then, the area has undergone a major revitalization, becoming a key link between Denver’s past and present. Today, LoDo is home to some of the finest late nineteenth and early twentieth-century commercial buildings in the American West. Whether you’re looking for a delicious meal, a night out on the town, or some unique shopping, you’ll find it all in LoDo.
2023 LoDo Cares Earth Day Cherry Creek Clean Up
2023 LoDo Cares Earth Day Cherry Creek Clean Up
Join LoDo community members and help beautify our waterway, community playground, and public gardens! For over sixteen years, LoDo Cares has been leading community service projects in the section of
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The 16th St. viaduct is no longer but as you can see the Barteldes Seed (1906) building still stands. If you look closely...Click arrow to read more
The 16th St. viaduct is no longer but as you can see the Barteldes Seed (1906) building still stands. If you look closely, the sign on the the streetcar says “Good-Bye Old Friends: My Last Day is June 3rd”. The photo was taken in the 1950’s. Denver had one of the nation’s largest networks of streetcars during the early 20th Century, with over 250 miles if track, which was headquartered in the Tramway Building which is now Hotel Teatro. By the 1950’s the streetcar routes were abandoned and made way for busses.
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Did you guess 1440 Blake Street as the answer to yesterday's #ThrowbackThursday question? If so, you were correct! Thanks for playing along! #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory #tbt #cityofdenver #downtowndenver
1986 September
Summary
View of a business at 1440 Blake Street (built 1902) in the Union Station Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The three story brick building has storefront windows, stone lintels, an ornate cornice with double brackets, and a sign: "For Sale Offered by Ross - Brad Brown." Adjacent buildings have ceramic trim and awning letters: "City Spirit," or a sign: "Eron Johnson Antiques." Downtown skyscrapers and hi-rise apartments are to the side; compact cars and a truck with a camper shell are parked nearby.
Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Do you know the location of this week's #TBT photo? #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory (Photo credit: @dplvintage)
Businesses Bullish on LoDo!
Wednesday, April 19 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Capital One Union Station LoDo Café
Please join the LoDo District to hear from local business leaders who are excited about the economic future of the neighborhood!
Meet us on Wednesday, April 19 from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM in the beautiful Capital One Union Station LoDo Café at 1550 Wewatta Street for free coffee and pastries provided by their in-house partner @peetscoffee. Link to register in bio. #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #cityofdenver #downtowndenver
Did you guess the corner of 17th & Wynkoop as the answer to yesterday's #ThrowbackThursday question? If so, you were correct! Thanks for playing along! #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory #tbt #cityofdenver #downtowndenver
Date: 1920-1930
Summary
View of a delivery truck parked by the Hendrie and Bolthoff Manufacturing and Supply Company, also known as the Sheridan Heritage Building, originally the Denver City Railway Company horse car barn (built 1883, Baerresen Brothers Architects), at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Wynkoop Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on the building read: "The Hendrie & Bolthoff Mfg. & Supply Co." and "Distributors General Electric Apparatus and Supplies Edison Mazda
It’s a beautiful day in #LoDo! Come on down! #denver #colorado #explorelodo #denverunionstation #downtowndenver #cityofdenver (📸: @jjperrott)
Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Do you know the location of this week's #TBT photo? #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory (Photo credit: @dplvintage)
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (📸: @denverunionstation) #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #stpatricksday
Did you guess 1808 Blake Street as the answer to yesterdays #ThrowbackThursday question? If so, you were correct! Thanks for playing along! #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory #tbt #cityofdenver #downtowndenver
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1989 December
Summary
View of commercial buildings at 1808 Blake Street in the Union Station Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Features include segmented overhead doors, clerestory windows, and stone trim. Sign reads: "J. A. Hingeley Machine Co."
Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Do you know the location of this week's #TBT photo? #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory (Photo credit: @dplvintage)
We’re pleased to inform you that a memorial plaque has been added to Kenneth’s bench at 15th and Blake. We feel this plaque is a wonderful tribute to Kenneth as he meant to so much so many. We plan on hosting a remembrance for his friends to come and share stories about him. Please stay tuned! Thank you to all who donated to make this happen. We couldn’t have done it without your support! #lodocares
🍀The sign is changed! See you tomorrow! (📸: Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade) #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #stpatricksday #stpatricksdayparade
🍀 The Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins tomorrow at 9:30am! Here are some helpful tips so you can get the most out of the parade!
Arrive early to stake out your favorite spot! The best place for families is at the end of the parade on Blake Street from 23rd to 27th avenues. March is known for wildly varying weather. It might be cold, hot, who knows! Dress in layers and bring plenty of water. To catch the parade entries full performance (dancing, full music sets, etc.) the best spot is south of 20th avenue on Blake Street (which will be renamed Tooley Street for the Parade). This is probably the most crowded area of the parade and is standing room only. Folks will arrive as early as 6am to stake out a spot. Have fun and enjoy the parade! #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #stpatricksday #stpatricksdayparade
Did you guess Speer Boulevard as the answer to yesterdays #ThrowbackThursday question? If so, you were correct! Thanks for playing along! #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory #tbt #cityofdenver #downtowndenver
Original photo date: 1994
View of Speer Boulevard in the Union Station Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows warehouses and apartment buildings including Brooks Towers and the Executive Tower Inn. Trees line the street; sign reads: "1301 Wazee." A water tank has a painted advertisment: "Spring Air Back Supporter Mattress," and the Denver Center For the Performing Arts is under construction.
Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Do you know the location of this week's #TBT photo? #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory (Photo credit: @dplvintage)
2023 Denver Election Candidate Meet & Greet
Thursday, March 9 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | @theogdenver in the @rallyhotel
Please join the LoDo District, Inc. for our 2023 Denver Election Candidate Meet & Greet on Thursday, March 9 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at The Original located in the Rally Hotel.
We'll be hosting an informal conversation with incumbent councilman Chris Hinds who is running for City Council District 10, (covering almost all of the LoDo District), incumbent councilwoman Jamie Torres who is running for City Council District 3 (covering the portion of the LoDo District along Speer Blvd), and Travis Leiker who is running for an At-Large City Council position. Incumbent councilwoman Amanda Sandoval who is running for City Council District 1 (covering our border with Highland along I 25 including a portion of Platte Street within our boundaries) has also been invited.
Enjoy a cash bar and yummy appetizers!
The Original is located in the center of McGregor Square. Enter the square on Wynkoop Promenade from 19th Street. Valet parking is also available at The Rally Hotel for $15 on Wazee Street between 19th and 20th.
Event registration is encouraged, but not required.
Please contact Marty@lodo.org with any questions!
Have a great weekend! Beautiful shot captured by our friend @captaincoloradophotography! #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #cityofdenver #downtowndenver
Happy #303Day from your friends at LoDo District! (📸: @jjperrott) #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo
Did you guess the corner of 1821 Blake Street as the answer to yesterdays #ThrowbackThursday question? If so, you were correct! Thanks for playing along! #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory #tbt #cityofdenver #downtowndenver
Original photo date: 1987
Summary
View of 1821 Blake Street in the Union Station neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows a four-story brick commercial building with a corbeled cornice and double storefront. There are segmental arched windows on the second and third floors. Constructed as a three-story building, a penthouse was later added to the roof. The late nineteenth-century commercial structure housed Denver Fire Station No. 5 and served as a warehouse for a dairy.
Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Do you know the location of this week's #TBT photo? #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory (Photo credit: @dplvintage)
Did you guess the corner of 16th and Market as the answer to yesterdays #ThrowbackThursday question? If so, you were correct! Thanks for playing along! #denver #colorado #lodo #explorelodo #denverhistory #tbt #cityofdenver #downtowndenver #marketstationdenver
Original photo information:
Central Packing Co, 1611 Market St, Denver, 1974
📸: @denverinfill