Rocky Mountain News - Denver, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.796 W 105° 00.007
13S E 499989 N 4399632
Plaque denotes the first location of the Rocky Mountain News
Waymark Code: WMBM12
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2011
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The plaque reads:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
In 1859, the Rocky Mountain NEwsunder the leadership of William Byers, built its first office on stilts in the bed of Cherry Creek near this site. Through its contribution to Larimer Plaza, the News hopes to express its enduring committment to Denver and Colorado.
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Unknown
County or City: Denver
Date Dedicated: Unknown
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