Historic Denver's offices have moved.
We are now in the Tattered Cover Building
1628 16th Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80202
303-534-5288
Fax: 303-534-5296

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Historic Denver - The Character of a City is Reflected in its Architecture
Historic Denver, Inc. is a citizen organization whose purpose is to preserve Denver's significant historic fabric, its distinctive architecture and its cultural landscapes which are tangible reflections of our heritage and the foundation of our quality of life. Our responsibility as a nonprofit corporation is to be a catalyst for and advocate of ideas, programs, actions and plans which enable our community to respect and carry forward the preservation of this heritage.

Students Create 26 Miles of Colfax Avenue History!
Historic Denver and local students recently published "26 Miles of Colfax Avenue History." Through a grant to Historic Denver from the History Channel's Save Our History program students from Denver East High School, Cole College Prep, Montclair Elementary, Hulstrom Options and Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver spent the last six weeks researching the street's long history and producing the brochure entitled, "26 Miles of Colfax History." The brochure highlights such landmarks as Eddie Bohn's Pig & Whistle Restaurant, Civic Center Park and the theaters along East Colfax, including the Ogden, the Lowenstein, the Bluebird and the Aurora Fox. The piece was distributed to all 6,000 runner's participating in the first ever Colorado Colfax Marathon on May 21, 2006.

Students at Hulstrom Options also created pod casts highlighting the street's history with the support of the Adventures of the American Mind Project at Metropolitan State College. Click here to begin listening!

The History Channel created the Save Our History Grant Program as an extension of the Save Our History philanthropic initiative and is committed to inspiring and motivating local communities to learn about and take an active role in the preservation of their past through projects involving artifacts, oral histories, sites, museums or landmarks that exist in their own neighborhoods.

Historic Denver's
Urban Living Program
The Urban Living program to showcase Denver's broad range of older neighborhoods and educate homeowners about proper preservation and rehabilitation techniques for their urban houses. Get preservation tips, find out how to certify your older home with Historic Denver, and attend special programs, events and seminars.

Frequently Asked Questions about Historic Denver, Inc's Easement Program
A "preservation easement" is an interest in real property that the owner of the property transfers to a qualified organization such as Historic Denver, Inc. or to a governmental body in return for benefits to the property owner.  These benefits include a) tax credits and deductions, b) advice and assistance from preservation experts on maintaining the historic character of the property, c) recognition of the property as an important part of history, and d) the increased prestige that comes from owning an historic property. Find out more about Historic Denver, Inc.'s Easement Program.

Historic Denver Guides On Sale
This popular book series now includes 20 volumes, each designed to be portable and to encourage people to learn about local historic architecture. The newest Historic Denver Guides focus on the Northwest Congress Park Neighborhood, the Whittier Neighborhood and San Rafael Historic District, the Arapahoe Acres Historic District, and the historic sacred places of Denver. Purchase any books from this series at our secure online bookstore.