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Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
in the United States
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. The campus houses facilities of three separate universities and colleges: the University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver
The University of Colorado Denver, shortened as CU Denver, UC Denver, or UCD, is a public university in the United States state of Colorado. It is one of three schools of the University of Colorado system. The university has two campuses — one in downtown Denver at the Auraria Campus, and the other...
(UCD), Community College of Denver
Community College of Denver
Community College of Denver is a community college located in Denver, Colorado, United States. The main campus is at Auraria Campus, and it has two other locations in the Denver metropolitan area. CCD focuses on underserved, first-generation and minority students...
, and Metropolitan State College of Denver
Metropolitan State College of Denver
The Metropolitan State College of Denver is a four-year college and now offers certain Graduate programs located in Denver, Colorado, United States. As of 2009, Metro State had the second-largest enrollment of undergraduates of any college in Colorado...
. The campus also houses Auraria Higher Education Center, the administrative body that handles parking, maintenance, and janitorial services. The campus is located southwest of downtown, on the east side of the South Platte River
South Platte River
The South Platte River is one of the two principal tributaries of the Platte River and itself a major river of the American Midwest and the American Southwest/Mountain West, located in the U.S. states of Colorado and Nebraska...
and south of Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek (Colorado)
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, near the site of the original Auraria mining camp settlement of 1859.
The Auraria Campus is also home to Tivoli Union, a former brewery. It now goes by the name Tivoli Student Union, serving as a lounge and cafeteria, and housing a significant number of student organizations for all three schools. The 9th St. Park borders the Campus to the west, housing community outreach programs, academic departments, and other campus offices as well as a fast-food restaurant in the Mercantile building. Student housing consists of three separate apartment complexes including The Regency
The Regency, Denver
The Regency is one of three student-housing communities for the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, Colorado. Formerly the Regency Hotel, the building is privately owned by local investor and proprietor V...
, the Inn at Auraria, and the Campus Village Apartments.
The Auraria Campus Events Center is located next to the Tivoli Union, and contains a three-court gymnasium, climbing wall, workout center, pool, and dance studios.
Auraria Library
Built in 1976, the library houses over one million volumes and makes available electronically many hundreds of thousands of additional titles. Auraria LibraryAuraria Library
Auraria Library is an academic library located in downtown Denver, Colorado. The library serves three institutions of higher learning: the downtown Denver campus of the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver, and Community College of Denver.Built in 1976, the library...
is the busiest academic library in the state of Colorado. Auraria Library
Auraria Library
Auraria Library is an academic library located in downtown Denver, Colorado. The library serves three institutions of higher learning: the downtown Denver campus of the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver, and Community College of Denver.Built in 1976, the library...
is a member of the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries
Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries
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. Also, the library is a federal depository library
Federal depository library
The Federal Depository Library Program is a United States program created to make U.S. federal government publications available to the public at no cost. As of June 2008, there are 1,252 depository libraries in the United States and its territories. A "government publication" is defined in the U.S...
and has a sizable collection of government documents. The library's collection of Colorado state publications is also comprehensive.
Science Building
Located on Speer Boulevard between Arapahoe and Lawrence Streets, the new 195000 square feet (18,116.1 m²) Auraria Science Building and renovation of the existing 143000 square feet (13,285.1 m²) facility will allow for a 50-percent enrollment increase in chemistry, biology, and earth and atmospheric sciences. The facility is the concrete representation of the College’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Chosen for Colorado’s Art in Public Places program, the building’s lobby features Psyche (the butterfly), a 14 1/2-by-10-foot sculpture by Donald LipskiDonald Lipski
Donald Lipski is an American sculptor. He is best known for his provocative works with objects, his installation work and his large scale public works.- LIFE :...
. The Auraria Science Building opened in August 2010. The building received a Downtown Denver Award from the Downtown Denver Partnership in April 2010, for bridging a physical and perceptual gap between the Auraria Campus and downtown through inviting architecture and elevated educational opportunities.
Seventh Street Building
Metro State has an extensive aviation-related facility known as the "Seventh Street Building" (due to its location on Seventh Street). This facility contains the "World Indoor Airport", an extensive array of flight simulators designed to train students in single-, multi- and turbopropTurboprop
A turboprop engine is a type of turbine engine which drives an aircraft propeller using a reduction gear.The gas turbine is designed specifically for this application, with almost all of its output being used to drive the propeller...
-engine aircraft flight.
Emmanuel Gallery
Emmanuel is Denver’s oldest church building, originally constructed in 1876 to serve an Episcopalian congregation. The tiny stone chapel is a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. Emmanuel was converted into a Jewish synagogue in 1903 and served as an artist’s studio from 1958 until 1973. The building was approved for listing on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1969 and currently serves Auraria as a shared art gallery for the three schools on campus.
Golda Meir House
The only remaining U.S. residence of former Israeli Prime Minister Golda MeirGolda Meir
Golda Meir ; May 3, 1898 – December 8, 1978) was a teacher, kibbutznik and politician who became the fourth Prime Minister of the State of Israel....
, a Denver landmark, serves as a museum, conference center, and the Metropolitan State College of Denver Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership.
Ninth Street Historic District
At the heart of the Auraria Campus, thirteen restored Victorian cottages and one turn-of-the century grocery store serve as a picturesque reminder of the city’s earliest days. The structures on Ninth Street Historic Park, built between 1872 and 1906, comprise the oldest restored block of residences in the city. Ninth Street Historic DistrictAuraria 9th Street Historic District
Auraria 9th Street Historic District is a historic district in Denver, Colorado at Auraria Campus. The street has been removed and replaced with a greenway.The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.-External links:...
houses now serve as campus offices. A self-guided walking tour at each building provides information on architecture and early residents. There is no charge for visiting the Park.
St. Cajetan's
The Spanish Colonial St. Cajetan’s Church, built in 1925, was one of three Catholic churches clustered within a six block radius in the Auraria neighborhood. St. Cajetan’s served as the focus of Auraria’s Spanish-speaking community until 1973, when construction of the Auraria Campus forced the parish to relocate. The landmark church now serves as a multi-purpose auditorium for lectures, concerts, recitals and other community events.St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church
Founded in 1878 by German immigrants, St. Elizabeth’s is still an active Catholic parish. The German-Gothic edifice, was modeled after the cathedrals of Europe. Built of rusticated rhyolite (lava rock) quarried at nearby Colorado Springs, the building has a 162' spire. St. Elizabeth’s is still considered one of Denver’s most beautiful church structures.Tivoli
One of Denver’s earliest breweries, the TivoliTivoli Brewery Company (building)
The Tivoli Brewery is a historic landmark in the Auraria Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. It is the former home of the Tivoli Brewing Company, which took its name from the town of Tivoli in central Italy. The Tivoli Brewery building was built in 1866 with a mansard roof...
is a striking architectural example of the city's flamboyant past. Originally named the Colorado Brewery in 1866, Tivoli was founded by German immigrant Moritz Sigi. Subsequent owner Max Melsheimer added the prominent seven story mansard tower and the Turnhalle opera house. In 1901 brewer John Good took over operations, renaming the building Tivoli after the famous gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Tivoli was one of the most successful breweries in the Rockies, and one of the few to survive prohibition. A major flood and labor strikes forced its closure in 1969. When the Auraria Campus was built, a private developer leased the building and restored it as a specialty shopping center. In 1991, students voted to buy back the lease and renovate the building as a combination retail center and student union.
- Starz Film Center - Denver Film Society movie theater located in the TivoliTivoli Brewery Company (building)The Tivoli Brewery is a historic landmark in the Auraria Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. It is the former home of the Tivoli Brewing Company, which took its name from the town of Tivoli in central Italy. The Tivoli Brewery building was built in 1866 with a mansard roof...
.- Denver Film FestivalDenver Film FestivalThe Denver Film Festival is held in November, primarily in the Tivoli Union on the Auraria Campus and the new Denver Film Center/Colfax, in Denver Colorado...
- The festival features a diverse selection of films, ranging from independent to commercial from all over the world and is well attended by filmmakers.
- Denver Film Festival
Auraria Events Center
The Auraria Campus Events Center is located next to the Tivoli Union, and contains a three-court gymnasium, climbing wall, workout center, pool, and dance studios. It's also home of the Metro State RoadrunnersMetro State Roadrunners
The Metro State Roadrunners are the athletic teams that represent Metropolitan State College of Denver. The Roadrunners participate in 15 intercollegiate sports and compete in the Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.-NCAA Champions:...
teams.
Kenneth King Academic & Performing Arts Center
The King Center houses six performing spaces: three permanently assigned production studios, a 200-seat Recital Hall; 520-seat Concert Hall; and a 300-seat Courtyard Theatre. There are dressing rooms, green room, recording studio, music electronics lab, classroom space, box office, scene shop, paint shop, and costume shop. All spaces are fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and a variety of spaces for exhibiting fine art. The entire facility has over 180000 square feet (16,722.5 m²) dedicated to the education of the student and development of the student who wishes to go into the performance of the arts.Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center (HLC)
Located in the heart of Denver, west of the corner of Speer Boulevard and Auraria Parkway, the hotel will include 150 hotel rooms, as well as conference facilities. The adjacent HLC will boast more than 28000 square feet (2,601.3 m²) of academic space, including classrooms, specialty learning labs and faculty offices. The hotel will be run by the professional hotel management firm, Sage Hospitality, and will provide hands-on training opportunities for students in Metro State’s Hospitality, Tourism and Events Department.St. Francis Conference Center
The St. Francis Conference Center features an elegant lounge with cathedral windows, 25- foot ficus trees, distinctive chandeliers and an adjoining courtyard. The Center’s unique design won an Award of Honor for Denver architect Marvin Hatami, which was presented by the American Institute of Architects in 1982. A property of the Auraria Foundation, the Center hosts a variety of events, including wedding ceremonies, receptions, banquets, parties and other events.Public transportation
- Auraria West Campus (RTD)Auraria West Campus (RTD)Auraria West Campus was a RTD light rail station in Denver, Colorado, United States. Operating as part of the C and E Lines, the station was opened on April 5, 2002, and was operated by the Regional Transportation District...
- Light rail station in the C & E lines - Colfax at Auraria (RTD)Colfax at Auraria (RTD)Colfax at Auraria is a RTD light rail station in Denver, Colorado, United States. Operating as part of the D, F and H Lines, the station was opened on October 8, 1994, and is operated by the Regional Transportation District...
- Light rail station in the D, F & H lines
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