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

Cartoonist Karl Christian Krumpholz travels West Colfax Avenue, the second half of the country's "wickedest street."
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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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