Colorado's Chicano/a/x Community Murals named among nation's 11 Most Endangered Places

On May 4, the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed the Chicano/a/x Murals of Colorado Project as one of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in America.

An important component of the Chicano Movement, muralists, and activists used art to illustrate their history and stories. Over the last several years, Denver Landmark Preservation has worked with the Chicano/a Murals of Colorado Project to develop tools to preserve murals within the City and County of Denver. We are beginning the designation process with Councilwoman Amanda P. Sandoval, Denver District 1 to preserve the kiosko and the important murals within La Raza Park. The preservation of these fragile murals is essential to help tell the story of Denver’s Latino/a/x and Chicano/a/x residents.  

Hear more about why Chicano/a/x Murals of Colorado Project chose to pursue a National Trust for Historic Preservation listing. Read the press release >>

Watch this Denver 7 news story (~2 minutes; opens in YouTube)

Preservation Month continues

Preservation Month aims to promote historic places and heritage tourism to demonstrate the social and economic benefits of historic preservation.

Join us for the final Denver architectural styles webinar.

• May 26 | Part 3: Modernism to the Present | Register

Watch recordings of past webinars and see upcoming dates and topics >>

And don't forget to follow us on Instagram to see posts celebrating Preservation Month and Denver's rich history.

Final week to review the Phase 1 draft update to the landmark design guidelines

After receiving input from the community meeting we held in November, comments to our online survey, and comments from design review applicants, the Phase 1 draft of updates is available for review and comments through May 31, 2022.

The draft includes proposed changes to the guidelines focused on solar panels, retaining walls, and materials for use on additions, new construction, and accessory structures, as well as clarifications to guidelines associated with egress windows, landscaping, fences, lighting, and sheds.

Learn more about the design guidelines update project >>