usonian: 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)
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: 
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