Denver Landmark Preservation Commission

Gates Rubber factory historic designation try prompts city council to act -- but not to raise fee

Denver City Council made some history last night when it approved changes to the city's landmark ordinance -- changes inspired by a University of Colorado student's attempt last summer to stymie the redevelopment of the old Gates Rubber factory by having the remaining buildings declared a landmark.

Can a single student with $250 change the fate of the Gates Rubber factory?

See also: Slide show: Inside the Gates Rubber Factory

From the Archives: St. Cajetan's Church barely escaped demolition

Auraria has been around for a long time -- longer than Colorado has been an actual state -- but it's changed quite a bit since 1858. It started out as Auraria Township, a pioneer settlement that served as a popular destination during the gold rush; the root of the name comes from the Latin word for ... More >>

Emerson apartment complex inches toward approval despite complaints

A lengthy administrative battle over a 42-unit apartment complex, to be built on the corner of a historic block of grand single-family homes on the south end of Capitol Hill, appears to be just about over. But opponents of the 777 Emerson Lofts say the review of the ever-evolving project by the Denv ... More >>

Mayor's Design Award honors a very new building on a very old block -- Stoneman's Row

​"What is that thing at the end of your block?" For the last year, that's been a regular query from people heading to Highland -- from I-25, from Speer Boulevard, from 15th Street -- who inevitably catch sight of the imposing structure that now stands at the edge of the bluff overlooking the h ... More >>

Denver Landmark Preservation Commission saves historic LoHi home, rejects developer

Large photo below.​"We need more oversized condos," reads the message scrawled on a hearing notice posted outside a historic home in the 2900 block of Umatilla Street at the edge of Highland. "Thanks, developers." But save some gratitude for the Denver Landmark Preservation Commission, which ... More >>

Denver Landmark Preservation Commission's delisting of 1888 bungalow leads to destruction

​At this moment, I would be watching the sun come up -- but my view to the east is blocked by a huge construction project, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I'm not complaining -- the old tree that used to be on that lot blocked my view, too, until the new owners cho ... More >>

Wake-Up Call: And the rest is history

Architect Ed White changed the way the world looks at Denver -- not just through his architectural designs, but through his friendship with Jack Kerouac. That friendship is documented in the form of Tim Gray, a White-like character in On The Road, as well as in the structure of the book itself. Ba ... More >>

Wake-Up Call for the week ahead: From MLK Day to more tough sledding

Although all eyes are on the action in D.C. this week, there's plenty going on in Denver. It starts with the MLK Marade today, when this city hosts the country's largest annual gathering (a combo march/parade) in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., which gets under way at 10:45 a.m. at City Park and wi ... More >>

CU at Denver City Council -- but not next Monday

Next Monday's public hearing before Denver City Council to decide the fate of two historic Hornbein and White buildings on the old University of Colorado campus has been postponed. "Shea has been working closely with Councilwoman Robb and Councilwoman Johnson on the historic designation applicati ... More >>

Summertime Blues

Denver landmarks are under threat from the developer’s boom.

Extinct?

The Hilltop neighborhood and DeBoers property prove that historic preservation is threatened.

Down for the Count

The greater Civic Center has delivered a one-two punch to the mayor's ambitions.

Park and Wreck

Will defacing the Civic Center be the mayor's legacy?

Civic Circus

Upcoming changes in and around the Civic Center are being overseen by clowns.

Land Shapes

A sculpture garden enriches Golden, but Bell Park may take its toll on Denver.

Changing Views

Additions to downtown's built environment and possible subtractions in the hinterlands.

Artbeat

Brief sketches of what's happening in the Denver art scene.

After the Fall

The Evans school has seen a lot over the past century -- including a death last spring. But does this building have a future?

Blockheads

The Baker neighborhood drafted a plan for its future -- and then developers got involved.

Shape Up Or Ship Out

Fighting neighborhood crime is just the tip of the iceberg for Capitol Hill's Unsinkables.

Good Heavens

The new Ron Judish Fine Arts opens to high praise.

Written in Stone

Local architecture is celebrated by Historic Denver and the American Institute of Architects.

Winter Wonders

Two Wazee galleries heat up Denver's art scene with spectacular showings.

Denver Hears the Music

Friends of Red Rocks puts on a good show for the famous amphitheater.

Un-Conventional

The expansion of the Colorado Convention Center promises to do more harm than good.

Vanishing Cowboy

Post Mortem

Death of a Salesroom

Letters

Heavy Metal

Garden Pests