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Cheesman Park located less than a mile from downtown Denver has diverse mix of ethnic, age and income groups. The neighborhood and the park were named for Walter S. Cheesman, the Denver water baron. Cheesman Park was the Protestant portion of the former city graveyard which included Congress Park. You will find the best mountain views in the city on the park's central acropolis. The Cheesman family provided the funds for the acropolis which is made from Yule Marble from Marble, CO. There is a marker in front of the pavilion that points out the 48 peaks along the 150 miles of the Continental Divide visible from the park. The Denver Botanic Gardens occupies the east side of the park and makes for a wonderful romantic stroll.
The neighborhood boundaries are Downing on the West, Colfax on the North, 6th on the south and York on the East. The neighborhood contains Victorians, Denver Squares, Mini Mansions, and Victorian cottages. The neighborhood has 2 historic districts plus historic designated properties.
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