Wall Street of the West: Denver’s 17th Street with Historic Denver | DOD 2026 Insider Tour
September 25 & September 26, 2026
About the tour: Denver’s downtown tells the story of a city shaped by dramatic booms, devastating busts, and the vision of ambitious entrepreneurs. Explore how 160 years of economic highs and lows transformed the city’s skyline as we visit historic hotels, grand office buildings, and Denver’s first skyscrapers. Along the way, discover how early business leaders established Denver as both a thriving financial hub and the primary supply center for the Rocky Mountain West, laying the foundation for the city we know today.
About the tour guide: Historic Denver’s walking tours are led by passionate guides who share their enthusiasm along with Denver’s history. This tour will be led by Janet, a lifelong volunteer at historic places. Janet lives in and loves Denver’s downtown, and shares her remarkable talents with both Historic Denver as well as the Center for Colorado Women’s History.
Accessibility: This tour will traverse city sidewalks and may enter buildings along Denver’s 17th Street. Sidewalks are accessible via wheelchair and other mobility devices but may be uneven in spots. If you have concerns about accessibility for this tour, please reach out to gro.erutcetihcrarevned@olleh.
Refund policy: The Denver Architecture Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization. Ticket sales support the Foundation in continuing to provide quality events to the public. We are unable to provide refunds or credits for any reason less than 14 days prior to the event.
Please note that DAF tours take place rain, snow or shine. If your tour includes an outdoor portion, please dress for the weather. DAF staff will contact all attendees directly should a tour be cancelled for any reason.
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