Nov 16, 2023 | Arvada, Denver, Good Design, Harvey Park, Historic Preservation, History, Mid-Century Modern, Uncategorized, Videos
One of Eight Remaining Buildings is Slated for Demolition ATTENTION is drawn once again to the old mid-century modern Googie style BIG TOP convenience stores, of which 16 were built across the Denver area during the 1950s and ’60s. A classic example of roadside...
Jul 15, 2023 | Denver, Harvey Park, Mid-Century Modern
After roughly 70 years, the last vacant lot in Harvey Park is finally being built on! This is one of the lakefront lots along Yale Avenue, which are some of the best lots in the neighborhood – not only for being lakefront, but also because they have some...
Jun 9, 2023 | Cherry Hills Heights, Denver, Good Design, Historic Preservation, Mid-Century Modern, Property Tours, Restovations, Videos
FOR SALE in Cherry Hills Heights . . . your dream home is waiting! Contact me for a personal tour of this home, or any other currently on the market – DM on Insty, or text/call 303-900-8220. This is the Alpert House, designed by Richard Crowther in Denver’s...
Apr 4, 2023 | Denver, Good Design, Historic Preservation, History, Mid-Century Modern
I am pleased to have been present today to witness Denver’s Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously approve forwarding the landmark designation for the Alan Golin Gass House to City Council (the last step). It was over three years ago that Josh Robinson, Charles...
Apr 2, 2023 | About Atom, Denver, Dogs
Happy 14 to our one and only Frenchie, our oldest son, Mr. Ru Dog himself. He’s a true old geezer now, and we’re blessed to get so many more days with him than we deserve!...
Mar 27, 2023 | Denver, Good Design, Harvey Park, Mid-Century Modern
Among the features found in many mid-century modern homes, the clerestory window (especially as a glass gable, as seen in this Norton Polivnick designed Carey “Holiday Home”) is among my favorites. Being able to see the sky from the living room (or even the bedrooms,...
