Bootlegging + Horse Skeletons in Shady Secret Colorado Tunnels

Taking a stroll in a Colorado city or town that dates back to the mining days of the mid-1800s is pretty special on its own, but oftentimes, underneath your feet lays a different reminder of the past in the form of secret tunnels.

Read More: Underground Shops + Secret Tunnels in Some Old Colorado Buildings |

While these kinds of hidden tunnels are typically associated with historic towns like Trinidad and Pueblo with areas that haven't changed much over the years, one building with a secret underground is located in a part of Colorado that may surprise you.

Surprising History of Hidden Tunnels in Downtown Denver Colorado

At 1422 Larimer Street in the heart of downtown Denver sits a historic building that was last occupied by the Green Russell Cocktail Lounge.

Get our free mobile app

The bar has since closed shop but the previous owners of the establishment have not only spoken about the mind-blowing discoveries they made when first opening, but capitalized on it as well.

While doing some renovations on the bar, the owners discovered the tunnels that were used for a number of things, including transporting bootleg liquor during prohibition.

However, the owners ended up getting much more than they'd bargained for as one of the more macabre discoveries they came across was the skeletal remains of horses.

What was once a speakeasy frequented by respected members of society including mayors and high-ranking law enforcement was once again converted into an old-timey reminder of the past.

Keep scrolling to check out this fabled underground tunnel system located right in the heart of downtown Denver: