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'Fax Check! Drawing From History, This Cartoonist Travels the Old Golden Road

From Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner to Meow Wolf...with a stop by the pink palace that shall not be named.
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Karl Christian Krumpholz

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Cartoonist Karl Christian Krumpholz has been exploring Denver for years, diving into history and then sharing discoveries that cover everything from the 16th Street Mall to Union Station. This time, he's taking us on a walk along West Colfax Avenue, finishing off the trek that started with East Colfax.
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