The Hill, a neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado

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, lies directly west of the University of Colorado

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 campus. The central street of the neighborhood is 13th street, which features the Fox Theater, a renowned concert venue, and The Sink, a bar and restaurant popular with university students. The Historic Hill has had many American icons walk through its streets. Famous astronauts, chemists, athletes, musicians, mathematicians, and actors have all walked through these streets and shopped at many of the same places that are on the Historic Hill today (2009).
In October 2010 many local businesses on the Hill were forced to close, including the historic Jones General Store and Camera that is located at 14th Street and College Avenue. Jones has been a local Boulder business since 1902, however it will not reopen after the demolition of its current building. The demolition of this Historic Hill landmark created a considerable amount of controversy. The building that will replace Jones General Store and its neighboring local businesses will be a two story complex of apartments and shops.