Now an organic cultivation of businesses and historic landmarks, South Broadway was once just a path, moving produce from Englewood to Denver in the 1870s. As the story goes, Irish immigrant Thomas Skerritt pulled a log behind his wagon to make the roadway broader, giving this crucial passage its modern-day name. From hosting horse drawn trolleys, to cable cars, to the first electrified trolley line introduced to Denver, South Broadway has been a bustling transit hub long since before it was officially named and designated as a roadway by the City of Denver in 1898. On this great thoroughfare, architect Charles Quayle designed and the Fleming brothers built the First Avenue Hotel, opening in 1906 in the heart of Denver. Today, The Quayle proudly stands in the very essence of South Broadway. Linking downtown Denver with residential neighborhoods, this area continues to evolve both as a prevailing historic community and a vibrant social scene.