Washington Virginia Vale is a neighborhood in southeastern Denver, Colorado. The neighborhood is roughly bound by Alameda Avenue, South Cherry Creek Drive, and South Quebec Street. [1] The western border of the neighborhood merges into the city of Glendale, Colorado, an enclave of Denver.
Washington Virginia Vale is home to George Washington High School, McMeen Elementary School, Place Bridge Academy, Garland Park, and two other small city parks. The Consulates General of México, Peru, and Guatemala are all located in the neighborhood. [2] [3] [4] At the heart of the Washington Virginia Vale neighborhood sits Four Mile Historic Park and the Four Mile House, a Denver landmark that "served as a stage stop, wayside inn and tavern to travelers on the Cherokee Trail." [5]
Douglas County is the seventh-most populous of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 285,465. The county seat is Castle Rock.
Adams County is the fifth-most populous of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 441,603. The county seat is Brighton. The county is named for Alva Adams, an early Governor of the State of Colorado in 1887–1889.
Arapahoe County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 572,003, making it the third-most populous county in Colorado. The county seat is Littleton, and the most populous city is Aurora. The county was named for the Arapaho Native American tribe who once lived in the region.
Thornton is a home rule municipality in Adams and Weld counties in the U.S. state of Colorado, located in the northeast quadrant of the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Thornton is 10 miles (16 km) north/northeast of downtown Denver. The United States Census Bureau reported the city's growing population at 118,772 on April 1, 2010, a 44.2% increase from the 2000 Census population of 82,384. Thornton is the sixth-most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 213th-most populous city in the United States.
The City of Englewood is a Home Rule Municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. As of 2010, the population was 30,255. Englewood is part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. Englewood is located in the South Platte River Valley east of the Front Range and directly south of central Denver. Downtown is located directly east of the confluence of Little Dry Creek and the South Platte River, between Santa Fe Drive and Broadway.
The city of Glendale is a Home Rule Municipality located in an exclave of Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The population was 4,184 at the 2010 census. The city is an enclave of the City and County of Denver.
Acres Green is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 3,007 at the 2010 census. The Lone Tree Post Office serves the area.
Civic Center is a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The area is known as the center of the civic life in the city, with numerous institutions of arts, government, and culture as well as numerous festivals, parades, and protests throughout the year. The park bearing the same name is home to a fountain, several statues, and formal gardens, and includes a Greek amphitheater, a war memorial, and the Voorhies Memorial Seal Pond. It is well known for its symmetrical Neoclassical design.
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park in Denver, Colorado. The Washington Park located in Denver, Colorado, United States is a blend of historic and contemporary styles of architecture. Its historic buildings, lakes, tennis courts, lawns, large flower gardens, and recreation center provide various experiences for visitors. The park was first developed by Architect Reinhard Scheutze in 1899. Its design was influenced by city planner Kessler, the Olmsted Brothers and the famous philanthropist “The Unsinkable” Molly Brown. The park is very popular both as a tourist destination and among Denver locals, with some comparing it to New York City's Central Park. Apart from activities like jogging, walking or biking, the park serves as a center for social activities and encourages community involvement. Due to its welcoming appearance and unique characteristics, the Washington Park was designated as one of the “Great Public Spaces in America” by the American Planning Association in the year 2012.
University is a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. It is home to the University of Denver, many university students, and other residents and businesses, including the first Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Cherry Creek is a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, U.S.. It has many newer residences mixed in with some of Denver's older homes.
The Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C. houses the diplomatic mission from Mexico to the United States.
Whittier is a neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, located approximately 2 miles northeast of downtown Denver. The boundaries of the neighborhood are 23rd Avenue to the south, Martin Luther King Boulevard (32nd) to the north, Downing St. to the west and York St. to the east. The neighborhood is mostly residential and old (1890s) by standards of the cities of the American West. Most of the housing stock was built prior to the 1940s.
Cole is a neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. It is in the area commonly known as East Denver, or the "East Side." According to the Piton Foundation in 2007 the population of the neighborhood was 6,041, and there were 1,794 housing units. At the time of the 2010 census, the racial breakdown of the neighborhood was 19.59% non-Hispanic white, 16.7% African American, 61.21% Hispanic or Latino, 0.43% Native American, and 0.45% Asian.
The Hale neighborhood is a designated statistical neighborhood in the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Its boundaries are Colfax Avenue to the north, 6th Avenue to the south, Colorado Boulevard to the west, and Holly Street to the east.
Clayton is a neighborhood located in the city and county Denver, Colorado. Often confused with Park Hill, Cole, or the City Park neighborhoods, Clayton is a distinct neighborhood as defined by the city of Denver. The neighborhood is named for the historical former George W. Clayton Trust and College located on the northwest corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. This college has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Four Square Mile is a census-designated place (CDP) in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. Somewhat smaller than four square miles in size, as suggested by its name, the CDP is surrounded by Denver on the north, west, and south and by Aurora on the east. The CDP includes Sullivan, which was defined as a populated place by the U.S. Geological Survey in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but is now, along with the rest of Four Square Mile, nearly undistinguishable from the surrounding urban development of Denver and Aurora.
Coordinates: 39°42′14″N104°54′46″W / 39.70384°N 104.91290°W
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