Denver's downtown landscape has changed so much over the years. Lived there since 1977. Remember when 16th street was pretty scary and there were viaducts downtown and there were train yards where the baseball stadium stands today. So many great restaurants and dives are gone.
This is when downtown Denver was at its zenith. Drug addicts, drunks, and homeless hadn't taken over yet. You could pretty much walk anywhere you wanted at any time day or night and not fear for your life. An amazing time in an amazing place. How do I know? Well, I lived there then - one block away from Larimer Square and one block away from Tabor Center. I still remember Mayor Pena's campaign slogan, "imagine a great city." What happened? Sad to compare how Denver (and most other major western cities) compares today to the way it was just 30-40 years ago. Just sad.
@@FawleyJude In fairness though: Democrats, Republicans, Liberals, and Conservatives back then...were far more in line with each other. You didn't see anywhere near the extremism that you see today.
The year I was born. My dad has worked at 555 17th street since 1987 and I have great memories of this downtown. We would go to the tabor center and writers square to see the lights around Christmas every year ❤️ proud to be a 5th generation Denverite
I was born in Denver, Colorado in 1980 and lived there 26 years. Crazy to see what happened to the place now when I visit family there, all of the hippies moved in after Marijuana was legalized. The place always had a sort of down to earth vibe, but now it really does.
It wasn't even the hippies. It was the Californians who moved in after 2012. Then word spread fast that Colorado was moderate, climate friendly, and affordable. Before long the Texans were buying up property and the New Yorkers were clogging up the streets. From there it has all gone down hill. Tragic. I miss the Colorado I grew up in. But alas, time marches forward.
The RUclips algorithm randomly recommended this to me, and these are all great clips, and smooth music! After all these years, Denver is still a great place to visit, but not really to live. However, 100 miles away in Cheyenne is the best of both worlds :)
Back when it wasn't overcrowded, overpriced and traffic wasn't at a standstill everyday. Back when people were nicer and didn't drive like complete idiots all the time.
Was Civic Center Park full of addicts and drug dealers back then as well? I loved Denver, I often remember the summer thunderstorms followed by bright sunshine and that clean smell of fresh rain on the pavement. Denver had already changed so much when I moved back from 2008-2012, but the one time I visited a couple years ago after they became the first state to legalize marijuana, I couldn’t even recognize it anymore. I have no problem with the legalization of pot, I just wish Colorado wasn’t the first state to do it. The green rush seems to have brought in tens of thousands of greedy businessmen trying to strike it rich, and homeless from all over thinking they could work in the industry. Now half the states have legalized pot, but still almost every big marijuana company you see is from Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. Legalized marijuana ruined my home, and the most beautiful state I’ve yet to see!
While pot certainly helped open the door, the real problem was failed economics on both coasts and the marijuana legalization put it up on a giant flashing billboard that Colorado was friendly, open, affordable, and a good place to move to. So everyone followed suit. Tragic, really.
Those were the days. I also worked downtown. I remember taking the free 16 Street Mall buses to Larimer Square for lunch. And shopping at May D&F as well as hanging out at the Paramount after work. I lived about an hour from downtown but would stay in Denver till late. So many fun memories. I was back over 7 years ago. Just not the same. Costs are so high as well as the people. Now it seems like the liberals from out of state have taken over and trying to make Denver a San Francisco.
I agree, moved there in late 84 and the 80's there were the best times of my life. Saw Kip Winger (Denver local) at the Paramount in 89. Had to leave in 07 and wanted to move back when I could, but after legalizing pot in 2012, I went back a few years ago to visit I never want to go back because of it (plus I couldn't afford it now), it has changed so much, nothing for the better. Like you mentioned it is a mini California, to many stoned liberal idiots making a mess. It was bad enough back in the day when you went to Boulder having to deal with them, now they are everywhere. Sad, was such a great place.
yeah in 94 when 80k people showed up from Northridge CA, brought with them packed freeways, waiting in line everywhere and astronomical real estate prices.
Joe Cool1231 it’s over priced and people are starting to leave. There’s too much traffic because all the people who moved there and now it isn’t growing as much.
@@iknowdeweybrudda6564 What are you talking about? Marijuana generates millions of dollars for our economy which goes towards cleaning our city and helping homeless people get off the streets.
Crazy to thing that somewhere in that first mountain shot, a 5 year old Dylan Klebold is somewhere living his life with no idea how infamous he'll make Denver 13 years later... just a weird thought.
Unfortunately, Colorado was a great place. Even if Denver had its' seedy parts (as do all cities), but for the most part the State was quiet and serene. People waved on the roads, traffic was minimal, those who lived there loved it and those who didn't weren't aware of it. It was a good place to live that has become strikingly different in the last 20 years.
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Denver's downtown landscape has changed so much over the years. Lived there since 1977. Remember when 16th street was pretty scary and there were viaducts downtown and there were train yards where the baseball stadium stands today. So many great restaurants and dives are gone.
Only thing scary thing about this dump town is the liberals that run it
This is when downtown Denver was at its zenith. Drug addicts, drunks, and homeless hadn't taken over yet. You could pretty much walk anywhere you wanted at any time day or night and not fear for your life. An amazing time in an amazing place. How do I know? Well, I lived there then - one block away from Larimer Square and one block away from Tabor Center. I still remember Mayor Pena's campaign slogan, "imagine a great city." What happened? Sad to compare how Denver (and most other major western cities) compares today to the way it was just 30-40 years ago. Just sad.
Another glorious revolutionary humanist socialist people's paradise now. Democrats
@@waterheaterservices It was Democratic back then, and had been since 1963. So much for your dogmatic notions.
@@FawleyJude In fairness though: Democrats, Republicans, Liberals, and Conservatives back then...were far more in line with each other. You didn't see anywhere near the extremism that you see today.
@@FawleyJude Old school Democrats, many who were fine, good hearted people. Not the cultural Marxists that have taken over The Party.
Denver was so nice up until about 2014. Now it’s a cesspool
I agree. I moved here in 2008, and it has changed a lot since then.
The year I was born. My dad has worked at 555 17th street since 1987 and I have great memories of this downtown. We would go to the tabor center and writers square to see the lights around Christmas every year ❤️ proud to be a 5th generation Denverite
My Dad worked on 17th as well. I think it was the manville building or something...next to the Marriott.
I was also born the year this was filmed. what amazes me is how little the downtown has changed. I am also 5th generation native
All that hoedown music really lets you know that the Brits who produced this saw Denver as a cow town.
I was born in Denver, Colorado in 1980 and lived there 26 years. Crazy to see what happened to the place now when I visit family there, all of the hippies moved in after Marijuana was legalized. The place always had a sort of down to earth vibe, but now it really does.
It wasn't even the hippies. It was the Californians who moved in after 2012. Then word spread fast that Colorado was moderate, climate friendly, and affordable. Before long the Texans were buying up property and the New Yorkers were clogging up the streets. From there it has all gone down hill. Tragic. I miss the Colorado I grew up in. But alas, time marches forward.
The RUclips algorithm randomly recommended this to me, and these are all great clips, and smooth music! After all these years, Denver is still a great place to visit, but not really to live. However, 100 miles away in Cheyenne is the best of both worlds :)
Cheyenne is great
Now that was the Denver I loved!
I met my wife at the downtown Fashion Bar on Tremont. She worked in the store and I was a delivery driver.
Denver kinda almost looks the same, looked better than what it did in the 70s
I Miss Denver Use to Be my Home!
Used to be mine too and I still live here.
Back when it wasn't overcrowded, overpriced and traffic wasn't at a standstill everyday. Back when people were nicer and didn't drive like complete idiots all the time.
looks the same to me
@@nobrang5146 Then you either A) Haven't lived here long enough or B) Are from California.
@@outsider238 Well I'm from The Springs so maybe that's why
@@nobrang5146 That's why. It's like living in a giant, expensive ant pile here now.
@@outsider238 well not my problem
Now there's nothing but homeless people and a bunch on new people from out of state.
John Sena that’s not true.
@@fromthebackseat4865 well we cleaned up the homeless but we still have a bunch of people from out pf state!!! WE ARE FULL GO HOME
Bconroy328 I was born here. But that doesn’t matter. You have no more of a right to live here than they do. Check your privilege.
What the fuck do you have against homeless people rude bitch
They all came from another state at some point so that doesn’t make any sense
Was Civic Center Park full of addicts and drug dealers back then as well? I loved Denver, I often remember the summer thunderstorms followed by bright sunshine and that clean smell of fresh rain on the pavement. Denver had already changed so much when I moved back from 2008-2012, but the one time I visited a couple years ago after they became the first state to legalize marijuana, I couldn’t even recognize it anymore. I have no problem with the legalization of pot, I just wish Colorado wasn’t the first state to do it. The green rush seems to have brought in tens of thousands of greedy businessmen trying to strike it rich, and homeless from all over thinking they could work in the industry. Now half the states have legalized pot, but still almost every big marijuana company you see is from Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. Legalized marijuana ruined my home, and the most beautiful state I’ve yet to see!
While pot certainly helped open the door, the real problem was failed economics on both coasts and the marijuana legalization put it up on a giant flashing billboard that Colorado was friendly, open, affordable, and a good place to move to. So everyone followed suit. Tragic, really.
Back when times were peaceful not drugs and crimes
lol... nah! It was bad then, as well. Just not AS BAD.
I worked downtown from 86-95
I worked at Holland & Hart in the Anaconda Tower (now called 555 17th)
Those were the days. I also worked downtown. I remember taking the free 16 Street Mall buses to Larimer Square for lunch. And shopping at May D&F as well as hanging out at the Paramount after work. I lived about an hour from downtown but would stay in Denver till late. So many fun memories. I was back over 7 years ago. Just not the same. Costs are so high as well as the people. Now it seems like the liberals from out of state have taken over and trying to make Denver a San Francisco.
I agree, moved there in late 84 and the 80's there were the best times of my life. Saw Kip Winger (Denver local) at the Paramount in 89. Had to leave in 07 and wanted to move back when I could, but after legalizing pot in 2012, I went back a few years ago to visit I never want to go back because of it (plus I couldn't afford it now), it has changed so much, nothing for the better. Like you mentioned it is a mini California, to many stoned liberal idiots making a mess. It was bad enough back in the day when you went to Boulder having to deal with them, now they are everywhere. Sad, was such a great place.
Sadly that’s making Aurora an oakland
Glorious revolutionary humanist socialism. Denver has lost much of it's former appeal.
Yeah these liberal douches have really ruined the place. Such a shame
Thanks for posting. it was cool to see Denver back then.
The good old days before paradise was destroyed,
yeah in 94 when 80k people showed up from Northridge CA, brought with them packed freeways, waiting in line everywhere and astronomical real estate prices.
@@RIXRADvidz Then again in 2012-2016, arguably still as the New Yorkers and Texans have come flooding in as well.
I had no idea the register building was that old.
Back when Denver didn’t blow
I know de Wey brudda WOW Denver blows? I went on vacation there in August and wanted to move there. I guess living visiting are different things.
Joe Cool1231 it’s over priced and people are starting to leave. There’s too much traffic because all the people who moved there and now it isn’t growing as much.
Joe Cool1231 it’s very overrated tbh
Joe Cool1231 there is a big homeless people problemb all over downtown because of the marijuana
@@iknowdeweybrudda6564 What are you talking about? Marijuana generates millions of dollars for our economy which goes towards cleaning our city and helping homeless people get off the streets.
Polis and Johnson are both destroying Colorado. 😢
Crazy to thing that somewhere in that first mountain shot, a 5 year old Dylan Klebold is somewhere living his life with no idea how infamous he'll make Denver 13 years later... just a weird thought.
so chilling
I graduated UCD December 1985 and left Denver for good Feb 1986 never to return.
Looks like how the springs is now without the LRT system lol
Dynasty era Denver!
Not quite as much difference as between 1954 and 1986...
Damn back when Denver was dangerous 🤣
1:15 is that the buckhorn?
Looks sleepy
🥲❤⛰️☀️
These comments full of bellyachers. 😂
Unfortunately, Colorado was a great place. Even if Denver had its' seedy parts (as do all cities), but for the most part the State was quiet and serene. People waved on the roads, traffic was minimal, those who lived there loved it and those who didn't weren't aware of it. It was a good place to live that has become strikingly different in the last 20 years.