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Landmark Preservation year-in-review
In 2020, Landmark Preservation added 3 individual landmarks.
Kittredge House
Howard Berkeley Park Chapel
Smith's Chapel
Kittredge/Ginsberg/Forrest House
4431 E. 26th Ave.
Howard Berkeley Park Chapel
4345 W. 46th Ave.
Smith’s Chapel
910 Galapago St.
Smith's Chapel became the first landmark to be designated using Denver's new cultural criteria.

Landmark staff reviewed over 2,300 applications in 2020, and responded to over 1,500 inquiries and referrals.

In 2020, the team made a seamless transition to virtual events, holding or attending more than 20 presentations at conferences in Colorado and across the U.S. (from their home offices course!).
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And last, we rebranded our Instagram page to be solely focused on Landmark Preservation. Follow us @Denver_Landmark.
J. Roger Musick-designed house becomes a Denver landmark
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Last month, City Council voted to designate the house located at 6400 Montview Blvd. as Denver’s 352nd local landmark. Built in 1936 in the Spanish Eclectic style of architecture, the house was designed and constructed by recognized architect J. Roger Musick and master builder Harry M. Bitman and is a prime example of a structure being locally designated for its outstanding design qualities.

Download the staff report for more details on 6400 Montview Blvd.
You won't want to miss our new Landmark Preservation webinar series
From window replacements to tax credits, we're covering all the hot topics in our new monthly webinar series devoted to Denver Landmark preservation.

Each session will be held at 12 p.m. via Zoom.

Here's what's coming up:
Denver wants its landmarks to be as diverse as the city's history
Watch this 9News story about the Latino/Chicano Historic Context study our Landmark Preservation team is embarking on this year.
Landmark Preservation Commission is looking for qualified member to join team

Are you interested in landmark preservation? Do you love your city's historic spaces? If you answered "yes" to either question, you should consider becoming a Denver Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) member!

LPC members review applications for alterations or additions to historic buildings, new construction in historic districts, and designation applications for individual landmarks and historic districts. Members are appointed by the Mayor and do not receive compensation. We encourage applications from Denver residents who own property, or reside in, an historic district or individual landmark structure, with a strong preference for applications from persons of color, designers, architects, preservation professionals, contractors, builders, or attorneys.

For more information on becoming an LPC member, contact landmark@denvergov.org.  
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Civic Center Next 100: Civic Center Park & Bannock St. Concept Design

Workshop #1
Thursday, February 11
5:30-7 p.m.

Located at the heart of the city and surrounded by many of our key civic and cultural institutions, Civic Center has served as Denver’s most significant gathering spot for cultural events, festivals and First Amendment rallies for over 100 years. It's Denver’s first National Historic Landmark and honoring its history is critical as we envision its future.

Join Denver Parks and Recreation for a public workshop to learn about the history and current conditions of Civic Center and share your feedback for the future of this city treasure. Civic Center Next 100 takes the 2005 Civic Center Master Plan and brings it to life for the Denver of today and the generations to come.
About Landmark Preservation
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Landmark preservation is an important function of Denver Community Planning and Development. Denver City Council enacted the Denver Landmark Ordinance in 1967 to foster the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of structures and districts of historical, architectural and/or geographic significance.

Staff in our Landmark Preservation office and two landmark boards carry out that mission through design review, historic surveys and landmark designations. Staff also assists owners of historic properties by providing guidance and resources for preserving, maintaining and rehabilitating historic buildings and properties. Learn more about Denver's preservation efforts at Denvergov.org/landmark.