colorado architecture: Colorado Architecture #3 | Highlands
- 08/24/08 10:07 AM
West Hayward Place is one of my favorites streets in Denver for viewing homes from the Victorian Architectural Period. These homes were built in the late 1800's and reside in the popular Highlands area, which is approximately a five minute drive from downtown Denver. The street is very peaceful, with old trees with large canopies providing blankets of shade. Victorian Cottages primarily line the street, with their acute roof slopes creating a pattern of triangles lined up. Upon closer look, you will see what makes these homes so unique; the detail in the woodworking on the gables and the use of … (0 comments)
colorado architecture: Colorado Architecture #2; Arapahoe Acres
- 08/15/08 03:42 AM
Driving through Arapahoe Acres is like driving into the past, a seemingly secret neighborhood, untouched by time...an absolute thrill if you appreciate architecture. It is the only neighborhood in the country to be listed as a Historic District, by the National Register of Historic Places, since post WWII. The neighborhood is located approximately fifteen minutes South of I-25, near Hampden and University Blvd. It is a quiet area, yet only a short drive to Downtown Denver. You will know you found the neighborhood when you see homes like this:
There were 124 homes built, all between 1949-1957, and typically no larger than 2,000 … (4 comments)
West Hayward Place is one of my favorites streets in Denver for viewing homes from the Victorian Architectural Period. These homes were built in the late 1800's and reside in the popular Highlands area, which is approximately a five minute drive from downtown Denver. The street is very peaceful, with old trees with large canopies providing blankets of shade. Victorian Cottages primarily line the street, with their acute roof slopes creating a pattern of triangles lined up. Upon closer look, you will see what makes these homes so unique; the detail in the woodworking on the gables and the use of … (0 comments)
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