Colfax Stories

On Changing Denver this month, we look at big bad Colfax Avenue and
the stories we all tell about it. Phil Goodstein, local historian,
tells us how Colfax got its name and reputation. You can find many
of his books at the Denver Public Library’s Western History Reading
Room and you can learn more about the walking tours he leads around
Denver here. If you'd like to hear the full recording of our
conversation with Phil, you can listen to it here. Judith Cohen, a
resident of the Chamberlain Heights, describes what life on Colfax
is like today and how it’s different from what non-residents might
expect. James Pachorek, owner of Lost Highway Brewing Company,
explains why he themed his new brewery around Colfax and describes
what it’s like opening a new business on a long-maligned strip of
the avenue. - Recommended Reading: Eric Peterson’s account
of a journey from one end of Colfax to the other. The Denver Post’s
feature on Colfax’s history and significance. - As always, you can
keep up with Changing Denver by signing up for our newsletter here.
Our theme song is “Minnow” by Felix Fast4ward. Special thanks to
Babah Fly for the use of his song “I Know You” off his 2009 album
Electro Sufi. Paul found his copy of the album at Mutiny
Information Café on S. Broadway. Thanks for listening!