← Colorado Experience · Season 6

Auraria

S6 · E12 · 28 Mar 2019 · 27 min

In the late 1850s, prospects of gold lured miners to the intersection of the Platte River & Cherry Creek. It was here that Auraria, later to become “West Denver,” was born. Explore the origins of Denver through its oldest neighborhood and see how this culturally-rich community fought against urban renewal and is now home to several historic buildings and a thriving campus of opportunity.

Directing

Eric Hernandez · Director

Writing

Eric Hernandez · Writer