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 . . . although it was not always this grand!
The house started as a modest 2-story Dutch colonial farmhouse, built in 1921. In 1924, that farmhouse, and its 160 acres was bought by famous big-band leader Paul Whiteman for his parents as a place to live in their retirement. Whiteman’s father, Wilberforce, now retired as director of music at Denver Public Schools, created the “Black & White Ranch” (like piano keys) on the property, raising all manner of black and white farm animals. He kept the ranch until 1936 when his wife passed away, and he moved back to the city.
The next owner, Henri de Campiegne, an oilman from France hired Denver’s great architect Burnham Hoyt (famous for having designed Red Rocks Amphitheater and other great works in Denver) to facelift the original farmhouse and GREATLY expand its size to what it is today. Completed in 1938, the home has changed very little since that renovation and expansion, even after having passed through the hands of several families. The current owners, the Allison Family have owned the home since 1962.
This home was on the market during the summer of 2023, but did not attract a buyer. It will return to the market in spring of 2024, so stay tuned!
Video Tour of the Harvey Mansion
Diane allowed me to tape this guided video tour of the home for you to see inside, since there are no public open houses anticipated . . . enjoy this trip through this very special home in Harvey Park:
