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Albert Whitaker House

2024-08-08T21:10:00-06:00

Albert Whitaker House, 3656 Bryant St. Albert Whitaker was an influential businessman in early Denver. Whitaker and his business associate Marcus "Brick" Pomeroy developed the town of Highland where Whitaker served as mayor of the town before Highland was annexed into Denver.

Albert Whitaker House2024-08-08T21:10:00-06:00

George Morrison Sr. Residence

2024-08-08T21:04:23-06:00

George Morrison Sr. Residence, 2558 Gilpin St. Violinist and Jazz Band Leader George Morrison home. Morrison built the house in 1923 despite protests and a bombing attack during its construction. In the segregation era, top Black national acts and entertainers were hosted as guests in this home when the nice downtown Denver hotels had a [...]

George Morrison Sr. Residence2024-08-08T21:04:23-06:00

Wellshire Inn

2024-08-08T20:52:43-06:00

Wellshire Inn, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd. The Tudor style Wellshire Inn was built in the 1920s to serve as the club house for a private gold club. The city eventually acquired it, making the course public and the Wellshire Inn is now an events center.

Wellshire Inn2024-08-08T20:52:43-06:00

Benedict Fountain

2024-08-08T20:34:59-06:00

Benedict Fountain, 475 E. 20th Ave This fountain was dedicated by JB Benedict as a gift to the children of Denver for the Christmas of 1932. It was designed to be a pool where children could enjoy wading and sailing toy boats.

Benedict Fountain2024-08-08T20:34:59-06:00

Stedman Elementary

2024-08-07T21:48:03-06:00

Stedman Elementary, 2940 Dexter St. Stedman Elementary school was built in 1925 and designed by architect George L. Bettcher as part of a 10-year plan to address growing school demand after World War I. However, Stedman's significant history lies not only in its construction as part of Denver Public Schools' expansion or its neoclassical architecture, [...]

Stedman Elementary2024-08-07T21:48:03-06:00

Bear Mountain and Monkey House

2024-08-07T21:38:02-06:00

Bear Mountain and Monkey House Designed by Victor Borchert with planning assistance from Saco Reink DeBoar, Bear Mountain was constructed in 1918 and completed in 1919. It was the first "natural habitat" animal enclosure in the United States. Bear Mountain was a prototype to be implemented in zoos throughout the United States thereafter. Since its [...]

Bear Mountain and Monkey House2024-08-07T21:38:02-06:00
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