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Architecture

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Barbara Norgren for Colorado Reflections, about 1985, 2006 January 16

 Item
Identifier: couda-norgren
Abstract

Barbara Norgren discusses the evolution of architecture in Denver, with special emphisis on stone buildings, art in buildings, art deco in architecture, and the city of lights.

Dates: about 1985; Digitization: 2006 January 16

Box 4: Scupper Box, circa 1932

 File — Box B159.03.0004: Series B159.03 [Barcode: U186023306108]
Identifier: B159.03.0004
Abstract

Box contains One (1) copper scupper box from the original Hebrew Educational Alliance building at 3636 W Colfax Ave. The scupper box is highly decorative as the front was made to resemble an open Torah scroll, which is embellished with a filigree Star of David. There is also filigree menorah on the left side of the scupper box.

Dates: circa 1932

Elizabeth Schlosser for Colorado Reflections, about 1985, 2006 January 16

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Identifier: couda-schlosser
Abstract

The director of Historic Denver, Elizabeth Schlosser, describes how the organization was created in 1970 to save the Molly Brown House and its goals to preserve and protect the best of Colorado's architectural and historical past.

Dates: about 1985; Digitization: 2006 January 16

Lou Smith for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-smith_lou
Abstract

Lou Smith, a civil engineer, discusses the changes and evolution of architecture in Denver, Colorado. Smith reflects on the skyline of Denver, the changing nature of construction, and the character of Denver skyscrapers.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Louis W. Pearson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M152
Abstract

Louis W. Pearson (1935-2010) was an accomplished architect and a longtime member of the American Institute of Architects.The Louis W. Pearson ) papers contain brochures, photographs and other information sources related to architecture.

Dates: 1955-2006

Mary Rae for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-rae
Abstract

Mary Rae discusses her career in real estate and historic preservation in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver. Rae reflects on the historic home she uses for her offices on the 900 block of Logan Street in Denver, called the McKinley Mansion which was built in 1896. Discusses the destructions of the Moffat Mansion and purchasing the Croke-Patterson Mansion before it was demolished.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

"Nisei War Memorial" Newspaper clipping, 1963

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Identifier: M458.01.0013.0002.00002
Abstract

A clipping from an unidentified newspaper announcing the Nisei War Memorial at the Fairmount Cemetery, designed by Floyd Tanaka, to remember the Japanese American soldiers who lost their lives in World War II.

Dates: 1963

School of Architecture and Planning Records

 Collection
Identifier: U004
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Denver from 1946-1952. The school closed in 1952 with less than 100 graduates. The records contain brochures, bulletins, correspondence, reports, course descriptions, lists of applicants and degree candidates, meeting minutes and memos from the Architectural Advisory Committee, and material on the formation and closing of the School.

Dates: 1946-1953

University of Denver Boettcher Center, between 1963-1998

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Identifier: U201.01.0015.0001.00038
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Boettcher Center in Denver, Colorado. Close up view of the Boettcher center wall.

Dates: between 1963-1998