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Homeless Encampment Emerges Near Kerouac's Old Stamping Grounds

Brandon Marshall
An unidentified man speaks with his friend though a tent on Arkins Court. One resident estimated that the homeless encampment has existed for four months.
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A plate of food in the encampment along Arkins Court.
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An unidentified man who recently moved from west Texas to Denver smokes a cigarette on Arkins Court.
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A man who goes by "Stoney" pans for gold.
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A view of buildings from Arkins Court.
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Santiago, a lifelong Denver resident, calls the encampment home.
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An unidentified man hangs out in the shade during record-breaking high temperatures.
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A woman who did not want to be identified inside a tent.
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The homeless encampment along Arkins Court.
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A woman who did not want to be identified inside a tent along Arkins Court.
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A security officer rides along Arkins Court.
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An unidentified who recently moved from west Texas to Denver man poses for photograph on Arkins Court.
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"Stoney" pans for gold.
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An unidentified man poses for a photograph on Arkins Court.
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The homeless encampment on Arkins Court.
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The homeless encampment on Arkins Court.
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An unidentified man, a resident of the homeless encampment on Arkins Court.
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The homeless encampment on Arkins Court.
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An unidentified man fixes a bike on Arkins Court.
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The homeless encampment on Arkins Court.
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The homeless encampment on Arkins Court.
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A man who goes by "Joe Dirt" poses for a photograph at the homeless encampment on Arkins Court.
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"Joe Dirt" walks around his campsite.
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Stoney (right) and a friend pose for a photograph on Arkins Court.
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The homeless encampment on Arkins Court.
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"Joe Dirt" (left) and an unidentified man fix a bike Arkins Court.
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An unidentified man fixes a bike Arkins Court.
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Stoney lights a cigarette.
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Stoney pans for gold.
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Homeless Encampment Emerges Near Kerouac's Old Stamping Grounds
Near the site of the long-gone Denargo Market, which once employed Jack Kerouac and is mentioned in his book On the Road, is a sign of a newer Denver: a homeless encampment. Photographer Brandon Marshall took photos of the camp and its residents, who, at least for now, call the small patch of land on Arkins Court between Denargo and 29th streets home. It's hard to say when the encampment popped up, though one resident estimated about four months ago. Residents say police drive by every so often but don't cause much trouble.
Near the site of the long-gone Denargo Market, which once employed Jack Kerouac and is mentioned in his book On the Road, is a sign of a newer Denver: a homeless encampment. Photographer Brandon Marshall took photos of the camp and its residents, who, at least for now, call the small patch of land on Arkins Court between Denargo and 29th streets home. It's hard to say when the encampment popped up, though one resident estimated about four months ago. Residents say police drive by every so often but don't cause much trouble.
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