Webb House Recommended for Landmark Status
A Whittier Landmark Built in 1902 in Denver’s Whittier neighborhood, the Foursquare home at 2329 N. Gaylord St. has been at the center of some of the most significant chapters in Denver’s political history. On May 5, the Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously recommended the Webb House for landmark designation, with a City Council hearing scheduled…
Harris-Cousins House Recommended for Landmark Status
A North City Park Landmark Built in 1958 for Frank and Nora Harris, the Ranch Style home at 3535 E. 26th Ave. Pkwy. has been a landmark in Denver’s North City Park neighborhood in every sense but the official one. That is about to change. On April 21, the Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously recommended the…
Burnham Yard
A Unique, Industrial Historic Site Situated in an industrial corridor near the South Platte River and 1-25, the Burnham Yard property recently changed hands following more than a century of ownership by major railroads. Full plans for the site and its historic buildings are not yet developed. Historic Denver hopes to see its historic buildings…
Lincoln Street Pedestrian Overpass
Governor Withdraws Bridge Proposal Following Public Feedback Update: July 2025 On July 22, 2025, the Governor’s Office confirmed that it would not proceed with the Lincoln Street pedestrian bridge between Civic Center Park and the State Capitol grounds. The announcement came just one week after launching a public feedback survey, in which the overwhelming response was “no” to…
Future of Cathedral High in Question
Cathedral High School’s Uncertain Future Update: August 2025 The City of Denver has issued a Final Order against the owners of Cathedral High School / Seton House at 1840 Grant Street, officially deeming the site a Neglected and Derelict Building. The ruling imposes civil penalties of $500 per day dating back to October 18, 2024—totaling…
Zuni Steam Power Plant
Time is Running Out for the Zuni Steam Plant Update: Landmark Designation Application Submitted In March 2025, Historic Denver and community members formally submitted a landmark designation application for the Zuni Steam Plant, located at 13th and Zuni Street, to protect it from potential demolition. The move comes after Xcel Energy announced…
Historic Denver Installs 3 Plaques for 50 Actions Sites
50 Actions for 50 Places Plaques Installed Progress continues on many of our 50 Action for 50 Places sites. After our community nominated 50 sites with special meaning to the city of Denver, which had not previously received preservation attention, we have been hard at work finding preservation actions for each site. Earlier this month…
1600 & 1618 E. Colfax Ave.
Opposing Demolition of 1600 & 1618 East Colfax Avenue 1600 and 1618 East Colfax have been unoccupied for five years, with little attempt made by the owner of the buildings to secure and maintain them. In March 2024, a fire broke out in 1600 East Colfax, damaging the interior. 1618 East Colfax was largely unharmed….
Historic Denver Introduces New Logo After More Than 30 Years
New Logo, Renewed Commitment Historic Denver launched its first new logo in over 30 years, the fourth in the non-profit’s 54-year history. Historic Denver President & CEO John Deffenbaugh, said: “Inspired by the shape of the city itself, the logo is intended to show that Historic Denver exists to champion the stories of all…
UPDATE: Compromise Reached to Preserve Part of El Chapultepec Building
UPDATE: Historic Denver and Monfort Companies Reach Compromise to Preserve Portion of Former El Chapultepec Building at 1962 Market Historic Denver and Monfort Companies are pleased to announce a significant step forward in the redevelopment of the former El Chapultepec building at 1962 Market Street. Following a series of productive meetings over the past three…