Constructed for Denver’s 1908 Democratic National Convention at the behest of then-Mayor Robert W. Speer, the long-fallow Prismatic Electric Fountain in City Park was rebuilt and returned to operation for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The fountain discharges water approximately 100 feet above Ferril Lake at dusk on August 24.
An Obama poster is plastered to The Ethiopian Restaurant at 2816 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, on August 26.
Four miles from the convention hubbub at Denver’s Pepsi Center, Michael Sykes watches Hillary Clinton’s speech from the comfort of his Cook Street home on August 26. Clinton’s support of presumptive nominee Barack Obama is viewed as crucial to the unification of the Democratic Party.
Several organizations held free concerts throughout Denver during convention week. Hosted by Recreate 68, M1 and Stic.man of Dead Prez present politically charged hip hop from the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol on August 24.
A sign within earshot of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps rally in Denver’s Congress Park on August 25.
Encountered in Denver’s Civic Center Park on August 25, the Make Love, Not War slogan of the 1960s has morphed into Make Out, Not War.
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Excellent photos as usual. I especially like the deep intent watchful eye of "Michael".
JJS.
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