In Denver it is no secret businesses are feeling the impact of the construction on the 16th Street Mall. It has led to a loss of sales and foot traffic for many. Now one entertainment venue is Denver is now dealing with more than that. Owners of the Clocktower Cabaret say a construction mishap sent raw sewage into their building and now they’re out thousands of dollars from lost shows and still don’t have help from the city to pay for the damage.
The Clocktower Cabaret is located inside the Daniels & Fisher Tower on 1601 Arapahoe Street. Construction that’s part of the 16th Street Mall improvement project is currently surrounding the building.
The venue is known for its entertaining vintage song and dance performances, including drag and burlesque shows, and for the past 18 years has survived many hardships including the pandemic .
“We’ve had divorce parties down here, we’ve had memorials … a lot of history and a lot of stories,” said Selene and Jefferson Arca, owners of the business.