Highlights from the 1st Doors Open Denver:
- 31,362 visits by people exploring Denver's diverse architecture
- 323 enthusiastic volunteers
- 82 public places, secret spaces
- 26 generous sponsors
- 1 successful first annual Doors Open Denver!

Thank you to the many partners, hosts, volunteers and participants for making the first annual Doors Open Denver - April 16 & 17, 2005 - such a great success!

Here are some of the wonderful comments we received from Doors Open Denver participants:

• Watching curious citizens swinging doors and discovering Denver was really exciting. I definitely rekindled a crush for my hometown. Thank you for bringing the urban adventure to life! –Kirsten V.

• I can't understate my thanks to all those who opened their more private sites to the general public. It was nice of the several historic hotels to give locals a glimpse of their rooms, places which might otherwise go unseen by many of us locals. Clearly, this event ranks among the highlights of my five years in Denver. I deeply appreciate the commitment and sacrifices made by everyone who helped make this happen. –David J.

• After participating in your event yesterday, I drove through downtown on my way to work today with a renewed sense of pride in what Denver is becoming, and a realization that there are many new gems nestled in the city waiting to be discovered by newcomers to Denver and us old timers as well. –M.C.

• We were impressed with the willingness and enthusiasm of the volunteers to give tours and information at the locations where we stopped. Please pass along our thanks to them for taking time this weekend to participate in the event; it made all the difference. -Phyllis J.

• The people involved in hosting the event were so very kind and helpful; at every stop, we were met with a smile and a welcome by your volunteers. -Michele R.

• Thank you for several things: the invitation to participate; and, the fantastic volunteers assigned to our location during the event - not only were they all helpful but were so enthusiastic… -Kitty H., building representative