HISTORIC DENVER EVENTS

Walk through the variety of homes and businesses that make up Denver’s first streetcar suburb. We will begin the tour at Curtis-Mestizo Park then walk to Ideal Laundry, Puritan Pie Company, the Patrick Ford home and more!

October is the best time to explore the site of Denver’s oldest cemetery. Today, a much beloved city park and neighborhood, its history and significance make this tour fascinating. Our 75-minute tour will discuss the history of the park and explore some of the Humboldt Street Historic District.

Welcome to Denver’s first skyscraper, a historic marvel that has stood tall since its completion in 1911. This iconic structure was originally the final piece of the Daniels and Fisher Department Store, and it proudly rises to a height of 375 feet. For nearly half a century, it held the title of the tallest building in Denver, until 1957. Today, it remains a cherished landmark, offering visitors a glimpse into the city’s architectural past and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Join Historic Denver and the American Organists Rocky Mountain Chapter on Saturday December 6th for an exciting morning of music as we visit three stunning churches, learn about their history and hear beautiful organ music. This year our organ tour will visit St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church.

Denver’s built environment today is the result of a roller coaster economy, with many booms and busts over the past 160 years. We’ll see historic buildings that Denver’s first successful settlers built, adjacent to glamorous modern buildings from this century.

Our popular virtual Realtor Seminar, Understanding and Selling Historic Homes, will be offered on December 3rd from 12 to 4:30pm. This 3 credit course covers 150 years of Denver Architecture, an exploration of the types of historic property protections, maintenance pointers and sales tips. Register at https://historicdenver.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=11185&