Built 1895 NRHP Reference # 78000848 Opened 1895 Added to NRHP 29 December 1978 | Architect Multiple CSRHP # 5DV.166 Area 2 ha | |
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Location Humboldt St. between E. 10th and E. 12th Sts., Denver, Colorado Architectural style Mixed (more Than 2 Styles From Different Periods) Similar Rocky Mountains, Paramount Theatre, Ellie Caulkins Opera Ho, City Park Golf, Pepsi Center | ||
Humboldt Street Historic District, or Humboldt Island, as it is affectionately referred to by those who reside there, sites as the western end of Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado. It was the first residential district to be designated a historic district by the Denver Landmark Preservation Commission, and is a National Register district.
The original charm and character of this residential neighborhood are well preserved. The several architectural styles found in the area reflect turn-of-the-century trends, when solidarity and simplicity began to take precedence over the exuberance of the Victorian era.
The 26 homes in the district represent some of the finest work and craftsmanship, both interior and exterior, being done in Denver just before and after 1900. They were designed by Denver Architects - the same men who were responsible for many other fine landmarks throughout the city. The homes of Humboldt Island have been occupied by leaders in the fields of law, government, and industry since their construction.