Five Points


Five Points was founded in the 1860s on the Welton Street corridor as one of Denver’s first residential suburbs and it features some of Denver’s oldest homes and historic storefronts. Brimming with history, its commercial district was a requisite stop for the world’s best African American jazz musicians--including Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton. Music is still alive in the neighborhood including Five Points’ Juneteenth celebration — one of the biggest music festivals in America. As Welton Street runs along Five Points, you’ll find the bustle and hum of 75 businesses, including restaurants, cafes, boutiques, barber shops, salons, a bank and a radio station. You’ll also find that Welton Street is the only predominantly African American owned commercial strip in the country. From its jazz roots to this proud stretch of merchants, Five Points has made its mark on the history books and in the hearts of its residents.


Housing


Some of the oldest and most beautiful Victorian homes make up block after block of this historic neighborhood. In addition, a remarkable rebirth is taking place throughout the community with new housing developments popping up in Five Points, including luxury lofts at 29th and Downing and 26th and Washington.


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