Architecture & Historic Districts
If you want to see how Colorado has developed over the years, look no further than its architecture. The entrepreneurial spirit of its residents, combined with a quick and diverse rise in population, has created an eclectic mix of buildings with overlapping architectural time periods. The majority of the state’s structures were built beginning in the mid-1800s.. However, there are architectural styles that are outside this time period. Newcomers to the state had an opportunity to build homes, in addition to commercial and civic buildings in styles that reflected their communities. This has led to very eclectic styles that can be seen all across the state.
Rustic-style log cabins, such as the Hiwan Homestead Museum on Colorado’s Front Range or the wood slat frontier stagecoach stops along the Cherokee Trail, are great examples of early structures as well as the Italianate facades of commercial districts from Silverton to Burlington.
Today, notable 20th and 21st century architecture can be seen in the buildings on the rim of Denver Civic Center Park including Gio Ponti’s Brutlist-style Denver Art Museum, the new Daniel Liebskind designed wing of the Denver Art Museum and Michael Graves’ addition to Burnham Hoyt Denver Public Library, as well as the addition to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center designed by Colorado native, David Owen Tryba.
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It took 300 million years to create Denver’s most scenic attraction and once you step inside this internationally known amphitheatre, you’ll understand why Mother...
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science inspires curiosity and excites minds of all ages through scientific discovery and presentation and preservation.
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The Historic Delaware Hotel is part gallery, part museum, and completely unique. Antiques and collectibles showcased throughout. Lodging, restaurant, gift shop....
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Discover Colorado through the museums, sites and programs of History Colorado. Take a ride on the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad®, walk the grounds of Fort Garland...
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Denver Botanic Gardens is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. The gardens’ living collections...
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Enjoy 30 attractions and activities within 90 minutes of Denver. Order your free visitor’s guide with everything there is to do from the top of Pikes Peak to the bottom...
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World-class art in amazing spaces in the heart of Denver! Expanded museum complex designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, the Hamilton Building is an explosion of...
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Enjoy a tour of one of Denver's historic homes, built in 1883. Guided tours take visitors through the elegant residence, richly filled with original Evans family...
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Underground fun in a real gold mine! Ride mine train. See mining demonstrations. Tour includes free gold panning! Daily on the hour May 10 to October 15. No...
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Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques and unique-concept restaurants. Shop one-of-a-kind stores with new fashions, exclusive offerings. Special events, vibrant...
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