... Neil Cassidy was at the wheel for the Beats I know you know that Denver figures prominently in Kerouac's work.  You are spot on with your assessment, I frequently tell people if you like Chicago you'll love Denver it's like a small easy to manage and cope with Chicago.  Both are great and I'm proud to call Denver home and Chicago a former home.

My Brother's Bar in Lodo has a framed unpaid tab from Kerouac and Cassidy by the bathroom.  I love knowing I live blocks from Colfax where the Beats roared in and out of town ... drive drive drive drive ... :)