Name
Gates Rubber Company
Database Info
created by Sinister Crayon
on 2/24/2004 12:47 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 12/22/2023 11:30 PM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 12/22/2023 11:30 PM
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Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
Overview
Description
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Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: forget it
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: forget it
Hazards
- asbestos
- rust
- unsafe flooring
- water
- air quality
- hazardous waste, heights, broken glass
Security Measures
- fences
- barbed wire
- dogs
- 24 hour guard
- locked gates
- welded doors
- wooden boarding
- cameras
Required Equipment
- flashlight
- rope
- harness
- breathing mask
- gloves
- head protection
- long pants / sleeves
- towelettes
Physical Information
Address
999 South Broadway
Denver, Colorado
United States
Owner: Gates Rubber Co
999 South Broadway
Denver, Colorado
United States
Owner: Gates Rubber Co
Interesting Features
- Large grounds with many buildings and offices.
- Penalty for trying to see the place.
- Fallout shelter.
- Huge underground areas.
- Penalty for trying to see the place.
- Fallout shelter.
- Huge underground areas.
Historical Dates
Built: 1911
Closed: 1995
Closed: 1995
Recommended Equipment
we always recommend a camera
History
Formed on this site; Gates Tire Company began making automobile tires; then switched production to hoses and belts primarily for GM cars. Factory operation ceased at this location in the mid-70's, but corporate offices remained on-site until the late-90's. Incidentally, at this time, Gates is the only company making belts suitable for pre-80's Cadillac hearses.
http://www.denverg...%20Consultants.pdf
http://www.denverg...%20Consultants.pdf
Media Coverage
Final demolition has begun. http://www.bizjour...near-downtown.html
Yep - 'What happened to poor Jerusalem.
http://www.denverp...om/news/ci_3301240 <--Link Dead
Related to Demolition
Yep - 'What happened to poor Jerusalem.
http://www.denverp...om/news/ci_3301240 <--Link Dead
Related to Demolition
Future Plans
Late June 2012 Update:
An application for demolition has been filed with the city, and unless Gates receives historical designation, it will be torn down.
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June 2012 Update:
http://washingtonp...&id=2051&Itemid=42
Gates spokesman Tom Reeve told a recent meeting of neighborhood representatives that his company intends to begin demolition of the remaining factory buildings by the end of this year.
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Rezoned TMU-30; currently planning commercial / residential redevelopment after environmental survey and cleanup finished.
*Update 7.17.07*
Demolition has begun on the south side of the factory. The 2-story brick section nearest the tracks had been demolished. Best guess is that the south side will be demolished first, then the north side, then the furniture warehouses on Santa Fe (also part of the Gates complex).
An application for demolition has been filed with the city, and unless Gates receives historical designation, it will be torn down.
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June 2012 Update:
http://washingtonp...&id=2051&Itemid=42
Gates spokesman Tom Reeve told a recent meeting of neighborhood representatives that his company intends to begin demolition of the remaining factory buildings by the end of this year.
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Rezoned TMU-30; currently planning commercial / residential redevelopment after environmental survey and cleanup finished.
*Update 7.17.07*
Demolition has begun on the south side of the factory. The 2-story brick section nearest the tracks had been demolished. Best guess is that the south side will be demolished first, then the north side, then the furniture warehouses on Santa Fe (also part of the Gates complex).
Stories
Tue, Jun 20th, 2006
Sat, Jun 3rd, 2006
Sun, Nov 20th, 2005
Fri, May 21st, 2004
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Moderator Rating
The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
| Category | Rating |
| Photography | 9 / 10 |
| Coolness | 9 / 10 |
| Content Quality | 9 / 10 |
Validation
This location's validation is current.
It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 12/22/2023 11:30 PM.
Latest Changes
- on Dec 22 23 at 23:30, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Dec 22 23 at 23:30, Emperor Wang changed the following: Future Plans
- on Dec 22 23 at 23:29, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Hazards, Interesting Features, Recommended Equipment, Media Coverage, Future Plans, Description, Web Links
- on Feb 20 15 at 1:29, Mike Dijital validated this location
- on Feb 18 15 at 4:33, mikeandike changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Recommendation
- on Jun 25 14 at 12:01, Steed validated this location
- on Nov 21 13 at 2:57, Retro_Chick added some pictures to a gallery
- on Nov 20 13 at 15:54, Retro_Chick added some pictures to a gallery
- on Nov 19 13 at 3:37, Retro_Chick added some pictures to a gallery
- on Nov 19 13 at 3:37, Retro_Chick updated gallery RIP Gates
Forum Threads about this Location
| Subject | Started By | Replies | Views | Last Post | |
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Amped up security | 11023517141 | 1 | 646 | 9/4/2014 1:25 PM by Retro_Chick |
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Since the Girl Fell Threw the Roof | geneboy | 2 | 616 | 3/11/2012 7:57 PM by geneboy |
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Motion Sensors | lexiphoto | 2 | 878 | 1/12/2010 7:29 AM by Orogeny |
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Firefighters + Gates = Calendar | kc | 0 | 756 | 6/15/2007 9:54 PM by kc |
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so lets see here... | kc | 1 | 768 | 3/27/2007 6:52 PM by imprezawrxsti |
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Demolishing | Oblivion Machine | 5 | 999 | 6/10/2006 7:36 AM by imprezawrxsti |
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Anyone? Bueller? | statik | 6 | 1022 | 6/1/2006 7:06 PM by imprezawrxsti |
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DAMMIT!!! | statik | 1 | 919 | 5/31/2004 6:11 PM by Sinister Crayon |
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Not the overcoat!!! | Chainsaw | 4 | 1229 | 5/15/2005 3:47 AM by GreyDeath |
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STAY AWAY FROM GATES!!!!!!!! | jerusalem | 5 | 1319 | 5/20/2004 5:14 PM by jerusalem |
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Feel free.. | Sniper | 19 | 1937 | 2/24/2006 11:17 PM by Sinister Crayon |
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