Central in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Origins
Wall Street of the Rockies
| | Seventeenth Street Denver, Colorado | |
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 9, 2019
1. Origins Marker
Clark, Gruber and Company printed gold notes as well as producing $2.50, $5 and $20 gold pieces.
After private mints were outlawed in 1864, the federal government took over the job as the Denver Mint.
Clark, Gruber and Co. evolved to become the First National Bank of Denver, which was located in the Equitable Building.
Erected by Walk of Fame International. (Marker Number 12e.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Colorado, Denver, Wall Street of the Rockies series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 39° 44.806′ N, 104° 59.501′ 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: 717 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, it is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shock Treatment (a few steps from this marker); E is for Equitable (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barnes Dance (within shouting distance of this marker); Boom and Bust (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stock Market Crash of 1929 (within shouting distance of this marker); Misery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Solid Investment (about 300 feet away); March On (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.
Also see . . . Denver Mint. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 9, 2019
2. Origins Marker
The marker lays flat in the sidewalk, at bottom of photo.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 9, 2019
3. The Equitable Building
Where the First National Bank of Denver was located.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
