Denver Modern Homes

Mile Hi Modern Presents:
 
Lecture and Book Signing by
Michael Paglia and Diane Wray Tomasso
Authors of
 
The Mid-Century Modern House in Denver – A Historic Denver Guide

Saturday March 22nd
3:00-5:00 pm
 
Burnham Hoyt House
3130 E. Exposition Avenue
Denver, CO 80209
(additional parking across the street at Knight Elementary)
 
Tickets $10.00 at the door (Price includes a copy of the book!)
 
Space is Limited, Please RSVP by March 19th!

events@milehimodern.com or 303-486-3776

Denver’s premiere Usonian architect, Victor Hornbein with his partner Ed White, Jr., began to design the buildings of the Botanic Gardens in 1960. The first small building was completed in 1965 and Hornbein continued to design buildings for the facility until 1982. 

The most well known structure is the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory (shown above), dedicated in 1966 and declared a Denver landmark merely 7 years later. Whether or not you are interested in the flora, this is a must see Denver treasure!

Recently, voters passed $18.6 million in bond funds for capital improvements to the Botanic Gardens. Here is a link to an outline of what they have planned:

Capital Campaign

(I have asked Mr. Vogt, the CEO, to consider “restovating” rather than “renovating” when it comes to the architectural projects.)

I have finally been given permission to share with you the new and improved ModMidMod site. It is chock full of photos and illustrations of homes, buildings, signage, records…  You get the idea.

www.modmidmod.com

My talented husband has taken up where I have been lagging with my own Denver mod home photo blog, but I still have some good stuff that he doesn’t!

www.5280mod.blogspot.com

Happy surfing! 

2415 S. Dahlia Lane

Rare Opportunity to Live in a Private Modernist Enclave! This is one of only two-dozen homes designed by architect Eugene Sternberg (of Arapahoe Acres fame) in the early 1950s surrounding a small community park known as the Mile High Cooperative. The home features a dramatic angled roofline that reveals a wall of west-facing windows; Brick Fireplace; Original Steel Cabinets; Concrete under carpet; attached Garage; and a large private yard. Easy 2nd bath in Laundry. The quiet neighborhood is centrally located with shops, restaurants, and Light Rail within walking distance. Private park includes play equipment, picnic tables, tennis courts and room for sports. Local schools are part of the Cherry Creek School District. Sellers are offering a $10k paint/carpet allowance with an accepted contract!
Click Here for More Info:

http://www.milehimodern.com/2415sDahliaLn/index.php