Long in a state of disrepair, Eddie Bohn’s Pig’N Whistle Hotel/Motel on W. Colfax caught fire last night.

Originally opened by larger-than-life boxer Eddie Bohn in the ’20s, it was updated and added to over the years, until finally closing in 1991.

This was a particularly bad graffiti day a couple of years ago.

erick April 23rd, 2011 at 5:34 pm

we went for breakfast there back in the late 80’s and got to meet Eddie “Punch” Bohn just before he passed away

Denver racers Kenz and Leslie’s twin flathead 777 Streamliner on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine after their car became the first hot rod to break the 200 MPH speed limit in 1950.

Here is clip about the Streamliner at Bonneville Salt Flats from the documentary, Gears, Grease and Guitars:

Dominick February 28th, 2014 at 9:41 am

I have this press photo at my house, together with a Verhelst fountain from the same period.

Denver is extremely fortunate that this outstanding example of
Art Deco Mayan Revival has remained intact.

Others involved included sculptor Julius Ambrusch and architect
Victor Hornbein.

The Mayan was opened just as the stock market crash put an end to the construction
of Art Deco film theaters.

This theater went through an unused period which helped preserve it from being renovated
and updated over the years.

You can that the original 1920s theater is recessed behind the update. Not only was the
marquee added, but the storefronts were extended out.

You can see the original terra cotta theater name and year behind the Art Deco marquee.

Ken September 27th, 2011 at 10:18 am

I remember seeing movies at the Federal when I was a kid: “A Boy 10 Feet Tall,” “The Incredible Mr. Limpet,” Elvis in “Harem Scarum” ….

This house in Arapaho Hills was designed in the late 1950’s by Mannon Associates, based on a similar house designed by Ed Hawkins.