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,...
Mar 24, 2023 | Arvada, Mid-Century Modern, Scenic Heights
In yesterday’s blog post, I mentioned interior designer H. Albert Phibbs, who was a friend of interior designer Bob Biesk. This INCREDIBLE raised ranch home in Arvada’s Scenic Heights area was designed by Phibbs for his family. The south-facing bank of windows seen...
Mar 23, 2023 | History, Mid-Century Modern, Sunset Lanes, Westminster
The home of interior designer Bob Biesk on Stuart Street before the attached carport was added, and the veranda was enclosed into a room. Look at how tidy that yard is!! Biesk and his friend, interior designer H. Albert Phibbs used to make day trips to the mountains...
Mar 12, 2023 | Denver, Harvey Park, Historic Preservation, History, Property Tours, Videos
Where Harvey Park Began The Harvey Mansion in Denver’s Harvey Park is where it all began. The half of the Harvey Park subdivision from Yale Avenue northward used to be a single ranch, all the way to Jewell Avenue, and this impressive home was the original ranch house...
