Built-in “1984”, the tallest building in Colorado is the Republic Plaza Building located in Downtown Denver.
The building is 56 stories, and over 714 feet tall. This Denver Skyscraper can be found at 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, along the 16th Street Mall.
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Colorado Abbreviation – CO
Colorado Abbreviation – CO The abbreviation for the state of Colorado is “CO”. The abbreviation is formed by taking the first two letters of the state’s name and using them as a shortened form. This two-letter abbreviation is commonly used
Colorado Capitol – Denver
Originaly, the first Capitol Building of Colorado was actuallly in Old Colorado City near Colorado Springs. The City of Denver moved the Statehouse around 1894. Home to the “Colorado General Assembly and the offices of the Governor”, the Capitol Building
Palisade Peach – Unofficial State Fruit of Colorado
The official state fruit of Colorado is the famous Palisade Peach. Known for its extra delicious flavor, the Palisade Peach is truly one of the sweetest parts of Colorado. In fact, the fruit is so popular it even has its
Aquamarine – Colorado Gemstone
The official state gem of Colorado is Aquamarine. This semi-rare, Cyan Colored (Blue/Green), precious gemstone can be found near Mount Antero and Mount White. It is said that the Aquamarine Gem mines of Colorado “are among the finest quality gem
Tallest Mountains In Colorado
Mount Elbert Colorado is home to many towering peaks, with the highest mountains reaching elevations over 14,000 feet (4,267 meters). The five tallest mountains in Colorado include – Mount Elbert – 14,440 feet (4,401 meters) Mount Massive – 14,429 feet
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Colorado State Insect – Hairstreak Butterfly
Fortunately, the state insect of Colorado is a Butterfly (“Hypaurotis Cysalus”) and not the Tarantula Hawk Wasp, sorry New Mexico! The Hairstreak Butterfly is usually grey on the bottom with purplish wings on top. This
Mount Evans Road – Highest Paved Road
The highest paved road in America is the Road to Mount Evans, also known as Colorado State Highway 5. The road leads to the summit of Mount Evans, which is one of Colorado’s highest peaks,
Richest Square Mile on Earth – Central City
Central City Colorado Central City, located approximately 38 miles west of Denver, is known as “The Richest Square Mile On Earth”. During the Pikes Peak Gold Rush in 1859, the town earned its nickname when
Official Sport Of Colorado – Pack Burro Racing
Believe it or not, Pack Burro Racing is the official sport of Colorado. The sport originated in Colorado during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush in mid 1800’s. Today spectators can still experience this unique Colorado
Palisade Peach – Unofficial State Fruit of Colorado
The official state fruit of Colorado is the famous Palisade Peach. Known for its extra delicious flavor, the Palisade Peach is truly one of the sweetest parts of Colorado. In fact, the fruit is so
