Nov 24, 2023 | Architects, Good Design, Green Mountain Estates, Lakewood, Mid-Century Modern
Lory Ice has been one of several Denver architects for which we have very little background, like almost nothing. In fact, before falling down the rabbit hole for a few hours this week, I have only been able to attribute him to one house . . . the highly...
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...
Oct 11, 2023 | Good Design, Mid-Century Modern, Restovations, Sunset Lanes, Westminster
In the 14 years that I have been exploring Denver’s mid-century modern architecture, one truth that I have discovered about how mid-mod neighborhoods eventually end up “on the map” is through those few first homeowners that realize what they have behind years of past...
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...
