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Brooks Tower History

Lot History

The first development of note on the lot that Brooks Tower currently occupies was the Silver Exchange. The silver miner statue that adorned the top of the Silver Exchange building now sits at the main entrance to Brooks Tower on 15th Street.

Brooks Tower History

Brooks Tower was built in 1967 as an apartment building. It was the first residential highrise in Downtown Denver and was converted to condos in 1995. As one of the oldest downtown highrises, Brooks Tower has certainly had its share of good fortune and mishaps.

Significant Dates and Events

August 25-28, 2008 - Democratic National Convention
Brooks Tower was directly in the middle of the action for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Downtown Denver. With Brooks Tower's location 2 blocks from the Convention Center, 1 block from the Performing Arts Center, and near the Pepsi Center, life at Brooks Tower was unrecognizable during this unique time in Denver's history.

June 15, 2008
With sadness, we report that Eddie Bennett died in a fall from Brooks Tower on Sunday, June 15th, 2008. Eddie was remembered by more than 100 people during a candlelight vigil held at the main entrance to Brooks Tower on 15th Street Wednesday, June 18th, 2008. Eddie was remembered by friends as a man who enjoyed the Denver nightlife and made many friends.

July 21st, 2006 - Riser Fire
In the early morning hours of July 21st, a fire in the electrical boxes running through the risers from the 9th to 12th floors broke out. At 3:30 pm, a handful of residents noticed pervasive power surges and reported the issue to the front desk attendant. A call to the building maintenance supervisor and the Denver Fire Department immediately followed and the building was evacuated.

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