Looking for some sights to see in Denver, we focused on the “Lo Do” (Lower Downtown) District. After parking at the Plaza Hotel, we rode the free shuttle down the pedestrian mall in the center of the city. We were looking for Larimer Street where Victorian buildings reflect the styles of the 1800s.
Larimer Street was named for General William H. Larimer, Jr. founder of Denver City. Larimer Street escaped the 1863 Denver fire and gained a reputation of being Denver’s main shopping and entertainment area. The Vanderbilt’s, Guggenheims, and Rothschild’s dined and shopped in Larimer Streets finest establishments.
We marveled at the soft colors and intricate architectural detail. I went off to photograph these architectural marvels. With the temperature in the nineties, John and Judy partook of a cool drink in the Market, one of the shops on Larimer Street.
