John W. Hand, Jr. - Denver, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.411 W 104° 57.587
13S E 503445 N 4398922
John W. Hand, Jr., was instrumental in the development of the Capitol Hill Peoples Fair, Denver (now Colorado) Free University and the revitalization of East Colfax Avenue.
Waymark Code: WMHBVW
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2013
Views: 3
The plaque reads:
[Low relief bust of John Hand]
John W. Hand, Jr.
1948-2004
"Visionary" "Motivator" "Innovator" "Renegade"
A Denver native, entrepreneur John Hand was a founding member of Capitol Hill United Neighbors and an active participant in Colfax on the Hill's revitalization of Colfax Avenue. The Capitol Hill People's Fair was Mr. Hand's vision, and he was a key early organizer of the fair. Mr. Hand's real estate investment company purchased this historic building in 1977. He transformed it into an antique store and small deli and then, in 1987, into Colorado Free University, Denver's premier lifelong learning center. To Mr. Hand, the building was a Denver treasure and a cornerstone of the Colfax Avenue renaissance.
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Unknown - probably the business community of East Colfax
County or City: Denver
Date Dedicated: Unknown
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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