Dear Mayor Hickenlooper

Dear Mayor,

It has come to the attention of the editorial staff at The Denver Warbler that there is an embarrassing spelling mistake upon a prominent and public Denver edifice. We feel it is our civic duty to bring this matter to light. We believe Denver to be a city (and county) which holds itself to the strictest grammatical standards.

We also understand the haste with which rock and chisel must come together for large civic projects. It’s an understandable mistake, and due to the prominence of this building, the influence it holds over the public perception of our city and its stature as a role-model for children, it is imperative that the mistake is corrected.

The typo in question exists upon the entablature above the main entrance to the Denver City and County Building located at 1435 Bannock Street. The engraving reads: “ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE, CITY AND COVNTY OF DENVER.” It appears the engraver mistakenly cut a “v” instead of a “u” into the word “county.” Whoops!

In an effort to speed up the correction process we would like to volunteer our services. While we are not professional stone artisans or masons, we feel we can offer valuable assistance. For instance, we are excellent proofreaders. We are also more than willing to put all of our efforts into learning the art of stone engraving, and would only ask that you provide the tools.

Furthermore, on account of current boner-slang, we would suggest changing the word “erected.”

Soft feathers,
The Warbler