About Denver's Cheesman Park

For years and years, when I had a craving for great Vietnamese food, I would always hop in my car and head over to south Federal to meet friends for dinner. Here you will find some very wonderful Vietnamese restaurants. But from the southeast area of Historic Denver, it really is kind of a pain to drive all the way across town!

Thankfully, I don't have to do that anymore! Sitting on the south side of 6th avenue between Marion and Lafayette is Pho on 6. This fun Asian Fusion/ Vietnamese restaurant is truly a great addition to Historic Cheesman Park and the Country Club neighborhoods.

Pho on 6 is a dream in terms of decor. There is extensive hand carved wood statuary from the far east depicting various sects of Buddhism and other artwork. While there are booths and tables to dine at, there is also a very nice sushi bar that you can sit at in the front of the restaurant and chat with other guests. Happy hour features 50 cent beer and their selection of wines is really pretty decent!

My favorite appetizer at Pho on 6 is the Garlic Chili Edamame. The edamame is chowed with red pepper and garlic then topped with lime juice. That gives it a fabulous flavor and really pumps it up a couple of notches from any edamame I have had elsewhere. It is so good in fact, that I went home and worked on replicating their recipe for myself. It worked and I LOVE it. The cost for the garlic chili edamame is a mere $4.50 for a large bowl.

My favorite Pho selection is the Central Spicy Combo Pho. The broth is delicately seasoned, and even though it is the "spicy" version, it is not over powering. There is a good selection or combination of different meats including rare beef, meatballs and more. All served in a huge bowl with the obligatory vegetables on the side that can be added to your Pho. This for the ridiculously reasonable price of $8!

I live only a couple of blocks from this neighborhood gem, and I like being able to run down the street (seriously it only takes me a couple of minutes) when it is raining or cold outside (like today) and pacify my need for some good ol' Vietnamese comfort food! They also have a large parking lot in back of the restaurant for easy parking.

The address is 1312 East 6th Ave and the phone number is 720-570-8800.

Try this place, seriously, you won't be disappointed, especially when you aren't driving across town!

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Built in 1896, at the turn of the last century, the Wolcott School was located at 1410 Marion Street on the northeast corner of 14th and Marion. The Wolcott School for girls was the "elite" private girls school in Denver. Operating as both a day school and a boarding school, Mamie Eisenhower was a Wolcott School alum. The slogan of the school was:

"A person always knows a Wolcott girl"

Wolcott School girls graduated with a "well rounded" education which included not only traditional education but "physical fitness, being socially caring and culturally informed". The Wolcott School thrived well into the early 1900's and closed in 1924 when Miss Wolcott retired.


Today, the Wolcott School has been converted into large, unique apartments. Many with exposed brick, hardwood floors and abundance storage.

I live down the street from the Wolcott School Apartments and upgrades that have been done recently to the building have been done well, and this large beautiful building is a credit to the neighborhood!

For those of us that enjoy visiting Historic Cheesman Park, it has been quite evident that the city has been in the middle of construction projects in the park for quite a while. Here are some updates on what is happening in Cheesman Park:

- As of last month, 50% of the perimeter work in Cheesman Park has been completed. The irrigation upgrades and the running path have been completed. There are still areas in this area that need to be re-sodded and that will be done in the spring.

- The irrigation upgrades around the Pavilion on the east side of the park are about 75% finished (after city workers found 100+ year old human skeletal remains this fall). The running paths still have to be done, and work should start soon.

- On the west side of the park, the irrigation upgrades are approximately 60% finished and the running paths are nearly complete.

- On the south side of the park, the running paths are nearly complete, and the irrigation updates will be started in the next month.

- The Park System is considering improvements at the entries to the park on 10th & 11th Avenues.

Whether you are using Cheesman Park, Washington Park, Observatory Park or any of the many other parks in the Denver Park System, there are Safety Tips that we all should be aware of...

1.) Jog or walk with companions.

2.) Be aware of your surroundings. Be alert to places and situations that make you vulnerable

3.) Be alert when walking or jogging.

4.) Avoid poorly lit locations.

5.) Avoid uninhabited areas of the park.

6.) Have a cell phone with you and be ready to call for help if necessary.

7.) Keep a distance from strangers. Don’t let people get too close, even if they appear to be innocent.

8.) Plan ahead. Know your route, and the time of day.

Lastly, get out and enjoy the gorgeous Colorado weather and have fun!

The Tears-McFarlane House is located at 1290 Williams Street on the northern edge of Cheesman Park. Designed by Varian & Sterner (who initially apprenticed with Frank Edbrooke) in the Colonial Revival Style, the Tears-McFarlane House was built in 1897 and sits regally overlooking the park. With over 8,700 square feet, this lovely Denver landmark also shows some characteristics of the Neoclassical and Georgian styles. The Tears-McFarlane House features a colonnaded portico, decorative wood carved panels, wooden balustrades, a large 2 story Tiffany stained glass window in the entry and hand crafted stone detailing.

The Tears-McFarlane House was built for Daniel W. Tears. Daniel Tears was originally from New York City where he worked for the New York Central Railroad. After moving to Denver, Daniel Tears opened a law practice. He and his wife were very active within Denver's social elite having a membership at the Denver Country Club and with Mrs. Tears being a member of Mrs. Louise Hill's coveted "Sacred 36". Daniel Tears died in 1922, and in 1937 Mrs. Tears sold the Tears-McFarlane House to it's second namesake, Denver Socialite Frederick McFarlane. Frederick McFarlane was the son of a mining machinery millionaire and he created quite the "power couple" when he married his first wife, Ida, the daughter of the mayor of Central City, Colorado. Ida McFarlane passed away in 1950, and Frederick remarried Lillian Cushing who was an actress and dancer. Mr. McFarlane died in 1962 and his wife Lillian remained in the Tears-McFarlane House until 1966. The McFarlane family sold the Tears-McFarlane House to investors in 1972 after which it was used for commercial offices. In 1977, the City and County of Denver purchased the Tears-McFarlane House for use as a community center.

Today, the Tears-McFarlane House is run by the Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc. (CHUN), which uses the mansion for civic activities and community meetings for non-profit groups that serve the community. The Tears-McFarlane House is also available to rent for private events such as weddings.

The Tears-McFarlane House was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and is building #76000557.