In 1996, Olympics was business as usual. Intersection of Federal Boulevard and Alameda Avenue in Denver seemed to be set to last forever .
Ten years later there is is no American Video rental store in the background.
La Familia - an outlet of imported cottons and plastcs moved into the space.
A used car dealer under Cry Baby is replaced by a check cashing office.
A bank responsible for the flag does not exist anymore. Its stonewall building disappeared almost overnight like a circus tent.
A completely rebuild fast food restaurant is doing well, but they do not count their guests anymore.