denver in the 60's70's (Fort Collins, Arvada: to buy, movies, living)

[BlueWillowPlate]

Originally Posted by MisterB

I thought I had recalled it all but the I came up with this jewel.

Anyone remember Muddy Waters? Used to go there for coffee after hitting the bars. It was a eclectic place, open all night, with music, etc. Better than hitting Dennys after the bars.

Another gold nugget gone, but not forgotten.....

I also seem to remember a 3.2 bar in Cherry Creek back in the 70s that used to have really good live music. Anyone remember the name?

Finally anyone remember the Irish bar that used to have very crazy things go on St. Patrick's day. Today I believe the owner closes the bar on St. Pats day.

I only went there a couple times, but do remember Muddy Waters.

And Paris on the Platte. Remember Cafe Euphrates and (briefly) Elrond's at 13th and Broadway? Great live music at Elrond's.

Round the Corner (that burger bar where you ordered by telephone) was once in Cherry Creek, wasn't it? Also Cinderella City? Anyway, they had 3.2 beer, and I believe there was live music on weekends.
But Shakey's Pizza also was in Cherry Creek, with banjo and piano.

The name of the Irish bar is Duffy's. I spent some hellacious St Patrick's Days there in the 70's/early 80's. Then they began closing for the holiday, it was just too much for them.
I believe they are now closed for good.

[DOUBLE H]

Mr. B! Whazzup? On post #175, you asked of Bob Martin.
Martin passed away in the summer of 1990. He was the most accomplished broadcaster in the history of Denver radio. He was the consummate professional.

He suffered through years and years of those losing clubs. He not only done the games, but also done the original "Sportstalk" on KTLN- 1280 am. Then moved to KOA in the late 60's. Looking back at those years, I only wished he could have called those 2 Super Bowl victories.

[McGowdog]

Originally Posted by Irishsailor

Not only did it grow in population but it grew in negativity. The downtown area was still friendly and welcoming but the outlining areas revealed a population filled with disdain for others, lack of creativity in problem solving, and there was a general feeling of depression amongst the people. My wife visted quite often and she commented that it "appeared the people were in a fog and lacked personality." It saddened me to see the decline of Denver but then again the level of eduaction ...moving from resentment to gratitude...

Speaking of negativity, this post depressed me a bit. But then I got over it. I think this negativity is an internal condition. The 15 years I lived in Denver were great years for me and even if they weren't, I'd not regret my past nor would I wish to shut the door on it. We visit Denver fairly often and everytime we go back, we see a classy thriving city. If you have a resentment, you can't just wish it away and choose an attitude of gratitude. If you're a spiritual person, you can put your resentments, fears, and harms done to others down on paper, share them with another, find your part, then go out and ammend the harm. Do that and the resentment is gone. This is an internal condition, not a Denver Colorado condition. Happy Thanksgiving!

[DOUBLE H]

Here is another blast from the past. Emerson St. East was a popular nightspot at Colfax and Emerson st. Good food, good brew. Quite a few Broncos from the 1977 Super Bowl team frequented it back then.

[MisterB]

Seems that we are not the only ones discussing Denver of the 60s & 70s, check out these two threads:

Denver Nostalgia | Denver | Yelp

1960s and 1970s Denver pop culture open thread - Boing Boing

[piperspal]

Boing Boing & Yelp? I found C-D while researching possible relocation moves. I thought the forums were just like an add-on bonus! Had no idea they are so popular. Finally found out what a "flame war" is...lol.

anyway - it's neat to see so many people have such good memories of Denver - thanks for the links!

[DOUBLE H]

Mr. B! Thanks for putting that one up!

[ExcopRon]

Thanks to everyone for the GREAT memories over the years. A few of mine.....

The Yum Yum Tree Food Bazaar.... 400 Blk so Colorado Blvd......7 restaurants under one roof..........The German Haufbrau House ( where i was night manager), adjacent and in the back nest to the Steak House (met Ex there)......Tommy Wong's Chinese on the right as you enter adjacent to his BBQ restaurant........Both across from the Hamburger & fries restaurant adjacent to the Pizza restaurant..........Kenny's Deli as you exit the door to the right.............Business managed by Pete Landau, AKA, "the man everyone loved to hate".........Asst Manager/ ran the deli, was Kenny Mino......great outgoing guy.

Coal Mining Company, near Mr Lucky's, in Glendale.......Owned by Buck Scott....known as the restaurant who fixed fryed banana and peanut butter sandwishes for Elvis. who once flew in from Graceland with a group, just for the sandwishes.

Leaning Tower of Pizza on South Colorado Blvd.....3.2 establisment

Herman's Hideaway..........still operational on South Broadway.owned and ran by Alan Roth and his brother

Buster Snyder,,,,,Denver Police Officer known for infamous ticket writing,,,,,worked wtih him when I Joined the Police Dept.........bad reputation but a great guy when you where jumped on by numerous rowdys....Once had piano wire strung across the street and a phoney call called in,,,,on his Motorcycle, when he saw the wire, tipped his bike over in just the nick of time

Gates Rubber Company.........south Broadway.................my dad retired from there,,,a Denver landmark.......Gates well known for the HUGE Christmas parties thrown at the Denver Coloseum for emplyees' chidrens................thousands of gifts given out

Griffs hamburgers,,,,,,,,,north Pecos and Boulder turnpike...........10 hambergers for a $1.00

The Turn of the Century night club.......2 locations.......met 2 Elvis impersonators there........"Alan" and Johnny Harra........bercame friends and mgr of Johnny for a time....Alan still performs out of Boulder.....SAw Wayne Newton at the newer facility on South Yosemite and Hampden......he performed for about 90 minutes,,,,,,,,,asked if we were having a good time, croud went crazy, then he announced,,,,,"well, we are just beginning, and played another 90 minutes

Playboy club atop the Warwick hotel, about 17 th and Grant. Ate there many times when i was on the police dept....

2 reginal bands........the MOOONRAKERS from Denver and the Soul Survivors from Boulder,,,,,,BOTH had success.........Moonraker Denny Flanigan resides in Hawaii from what i understand and Joel Brandes is a local businman

Corky Gonzales,,,,,,,,,,,,radical Hispanic leader of the Crusade for Jusatice.
I was involved in the shootout at the crusade headquarters at 16 th & Downing where Officer Steve Snyder was shot by a fugitive he was chasing.........last heard he ( Gonzales) had died

The Riviera in Glendale off of So Colorado Blvd and Florida Ave,,,,,,,,,,,GREAT food but had to be the LOUDEST atmosphere......could hardly hear others talking..........

Lyle Alzados Lounge off of 1 st and York St, Cherry Creek Shopping Center.........spent many hours there after closing breaking up fights/disturbances

The Celebrity Sports Center,,,,,,,,,,great family fun atmosphere

The unique restaurant off of Almeda and Colorado blvd.......Built from several train cars....................great food........

The Islander on E. Colfax Ave and Bellaire st............Part owned by the leader of denvers BEST band, the Glass Menagerie.........Jim Passel unfortuately killed in a car acciden of so I25 and Lincoln Ave

The Sundial Restaurant,,,,,,,,about 41 st and Colorado............FIRST restaurant in regine to bring in the DOUBLE hamburger.....Owner Sid Greenstein was ahead of his time......early 1960's

Will List more later...........again.THANKS to all who have contributed...

[McGowdog]

Grand Slam! Nice first post!

[Scott5280]

I was a young kid when the Yum Yum Tree was around and remember going there with my parents on sundays after church,,then we would stop in at the Pier 1 that was adjacent to it...Brings back some great memories...my how that whole Belcaro/Glendale district has changed....Good Post excopron