Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Denver

Name: Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library
Address: 2401 Welton St, Denver, 80205, United States

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The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library is a branch of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado, in the United States that opened in 2003 and serves the Five Points neighborhood. It is also a research library with collections focusing on the history of African Americans in Denver and the American West. As of 2017, the library sees 135,000 visitors a year, including school groups visiting the third-floor museum. The library’s mission is to “collect and preserve the history and culture of African Americans in Colorado and throughout the Rocky Mountain West.” ()

Established: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 39°45'9"N, 104°58'55"W

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2401 Welton StNorth Denver (Five Points)Denver 80205 United States

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Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, Denver Dry Goods Company Building, Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

0.7 miW
Colorado Rockies ballpark
Coors Field, Denver
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Denver, Colorado, Coors Field stands as a beacon for baseball enthusiasts and tourists alike. This iconic stadium, known for its stunning views and fan-friendly atmosphere, is the home of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies.
0.8 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
16th Street Mall, Denver
22 min walk • The 16th Street Mall is a pedestrian and transit mall in Denver, Colorado. The mall, 1.25 miles long, runs along 16th Street in downtown Denver, from Wewatta Street to the intersection of 16th Avenue and Broadway.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Department store
Denver Dry Goods Company Building, Denver
20 min walk • The Denver Dry Goods Company Building is a historic department store building located in downtown Denver, Colorado. For a while, the store was claimed to be the largest department store west of Chicago.
0.4 miSW
Church
Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Denver
12 min walk • Holy Ghost Catholic Church is a Catholic church at 1900 California Street in Denver, Colorado, United States. The church was consecrated in 1943. The church is managed by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.
0.9 miS
Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Theater
Fillmore Auditorium, Denver
23 min walk • The Fillmore Auditorium is a concert venue located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Since opening in 1907, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public.
0.9 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Ogden Theatre, Denver
24 min walk • The Ogden Theatre is a music venue and former movie theater in Denver, Colorado, United States. Located at 935 E. Colfax Avenue in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, it was built in 1917 and has a maximum capacity of 1,600 for concerts.
0.7 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Denver
18 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a concert venue in Denver, Colorado, located on Glenarm Place, near Denver's famous 16th Street Mall. The venue has a seating capacity of 1,870 but is a popular destination for large acts looking for a smaller concert setting.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Denver Pavilions, Denver
20 min walk • Denver Pavilions is a shopping mall located on the 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver, Colorado. Originally opened in 1998, the mall has over 40 stores and restaurants. An open-air mall, the Pavilions takes advantage of Denver's many sunny days.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
American Museum of Western Art, Denver
16 min walk • The American Museum of Western Art – The Anschutz Collection is a non-profit museum located in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2010, it is the permanent home for The Anschutz Collection, a formerly private collection of paintings that surveys the art of the American West from the early 19th century to the present.
0.9 miW
Nightlife, Comedy club
Comedy Works, Denver
23 min walk • Comedy Works is a stand-up comedy club with two locations in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. The downtown club opened in September 1981 and is located in Larimer Square in Denver. The south club, which opened September 2008, is part of The Landmark development in Greenwood Village.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Bovine Metropolis Theater, Denver
21 min walk • Bovine Metropolis Theater was the first dedicated improvisational performance and improvisational comedy theater in the Denver Metro Area. It is located at 1527 Champa Street, Denver, Colorado.

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Which popular attractions are close to Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library?

Nearby attractions include Temple Emanuel, Denver (5 min walk), St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Denver (9 min walk), Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Denver (12 min walk), Christ Methodist Episcopal Church, Denver (12 min walk).

How to get to Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library:

Light rail

25th & Welton • Lines: L (4 min walk)
27th & Welton • Lines: L (9 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Curtis Street • Lines: 8 (8 min walk)
Park Avenue West & Lawrence Street • Lines: 8 (11 min walk)

Train

Union Station (26 min walk)