Category Archives: History
The “Stahl House” in Congress Park becomes Denver’s newest landmark
NEWS for RELEASE January 11, 2021: DENVER – After a public hearing tonight, Denver City Council voted to designate the property located at 1272 Columbine St., otherwise known as the Stahl House, as a new landmark in Denver. The Stahl House was built in 1889 and is 132 years old. John Seward Stahl, a well-known Denverite and an influential business leader with a robust commitment to civic life, moved … Continue reading →
Conservation Overlays
When Denver updated the city zoning code in 2010 it included a new tool, the Conservation Overlay District. Conservation Overlay District are different than historic districts because they do not regulate demolition of historic structures and do not require design review of modifications. However, conservation overlay districts can create special zoning that supports the character of a neighborhood. A conservation overlay district is a way to conserve or revitalize specific … Continue reading →
Landmark Designation Application LPC Public Hearing for Stahl House at 1272 Columbine St
https://youtu.be/zsZO5_efZ2E
Stahl House at 1272 Columbine, please watch this video and take our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7XTXF5C.
Documents are also included giving the history of the house and its original owners
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