Central Business District in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Four Corners
Wall Street of the Rockies
— Seventeenth Street Denver, Colorado —
The four corners of 17th and Champa Streets are occupied by the Boston Building (1890), the Colorado National Bank (1915), the Railway Exchange (Title) Building (1937), and the Ideal Cement (Colorado Federal) Building (1907). All were built of Colorado Yule marble, red sandstone and travertine.
At one time, this intersection was considered the heart of Denver's Business District.
Erected by Walk of Fame International. (Marker Number 10w.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Colorado, Denver, Wall Street of the Rockies series list.
Location. 39° 44.837′ N, 104° 59.563′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Champa Street and 17th Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on the southeast corner (the corner with the red sandstone building). All the other buildings are white/buff colored stone. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1690 Champa Street, Denver CO 80202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Solid Investment (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonfils (within shouting distance of this marker); Take Your Pick (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Bank that Looks Like a Bank" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barnes Dance (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shock Treatment (about 300 feet away); Origins (about 300 feet away); Out with the Old... (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.
Regarding Four Corners. Rich in history from fortune seekers during the 1850 gold rush, Denver is a city known for it's picturesque Rocky Mountains, excellent educational systems, financial hub, skiing, and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle.
Strategically located near the middle of the United States, business leaders in Denver can communicate with the Munich and Tokyo banking centers, via satellite, on the same business day. Known as the "Wall Street of the Rockies", Denver boasts diverse and thriving financial and business markets.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,868 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 2. submitted on June 15, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 8. submitted on June 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 9. submitted on June 19, 2019. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.