Denver Tramway Company
Denver Tramway Strike of 1920
The Denver Tramway Strike of 1920 typified the active militancy of many labor unions during the early 1900s. The strike brought the conversation surrounding labor relations to the forefront of Denver politics and would influence the larger labor…
Denver, Laramie, & Northwestern Railroad
Eisenhower Tunnel
Fritchle Electric Automobile
Georgetown Loop
Interstate 70
Interstate 76
Construction of Interstate 80 South, later known as Interstate 76, began in 1958 and reflected the desire for easier transportation across the state of Colorado. The 184-mile highway connects Denver to western Nebraska and represents a vital link between…
Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Stapleton International Airport
The Rocky Mountain Fleet
During World War II, Denver’s war production industry expanded to include the production of ship parts bound for assembly on the West Coast. Known colloquially as “the Rocky Mountain Fleet,” dozens of ships would eventually see production at the Colorado…