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Wall Street of the West

Despite floods, fires, war and more, Denver rises to the title of Wall Street of the West.

Aired 01/03/2020

Colorado Experience

Wall Street of the West

Season 7 Episode 5 | 26m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Despite floods, fires, war and more, Denver rises to the title of Wall Street of the West.

As the New York Stock Exchange grew, power brokers turned westward to develop the next financial empire. But to attract investors, Denver had to become more than a rag-tag western town. Despite enduring floods, fires, war and financial disaster, Denverites found a way to survive and compete. The resurgent new city built a financial district that propelled it to become the Wall Street of the West.

Aired 01/03/2020

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Colorado Experience is a local public television program presented by RMPBS

Colorado Experience

Wall Street of the West

Season 7 Episode 5 | 26m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

As the New York Stock Exchange grew, power brokers turned westward to develop the next financial empire. But to attract investors, Denver had to become more than a rag-tag western town. Despite enduring floods, fires, war and financial disaster, Denverites found a way to survive and compete. The resurgent new city built a financial district that propelled it to become the Wall Street of the West.

Aired 01/03/2020

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