Central in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Shock Treatment
Wall Street of the Rockies
| | Seventeenth Street Denver, Colorado | |
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 9, 2019
1. Shock Treatment Marker
By 1886, Denvers transportation system was becoming more sophisticated with the use of an electric streetcar system.
However, by 1887 its use declined and this mode of transport was ultimately abandoned. The electricity was inadequate and sporadic. Also, Denver citizens and mules object to the minor shock they received when they stepped on the third rail.
Erected by Walk of Fame International. (Marker Number 11e.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Colorado, Denver, Wall Street of the Rockies series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 39° 44.816′ N, 104° 59.508′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in Central. It can be reached from the intersection of 17th Street and Stout Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 817 17th Street, Denver CO 80202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Origins (a few steps from this marker); The Barnes Dance (within shouting distance of this marker); E is for Equitable (within shouting distance of this marker); Solid Investment (within shouting distance of this marker); Boom and Bust (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Stock Market Crash of 1929 (about 300 feet away); Four Corners (about 300 feet away); Misery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 9, 2019
2. Shock Treatment Marker at bottom of photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
