Boston Building, Renaissance Revival commercial building in downtown Denver, United States.
Description
The Boston Building is a nine-story structure in downtown Denver clad in red sandstone with classical proportions and decorative details. The facade reflects late 19th-century design principles and contains 158 residential units along with ground-floor retail space.
History
Built in 1890 by architects Andrews, Jaques & Rantoul, it was the first modern office building in Denver's financial district. Its construction represented a turning point in how the city's commercial architecture would develop.
Culture
The building demonstrates how older commercial structures now shape residential living in downtown Denver through conversion into lofts. This transformation has created spaces where residents experience contemporary life within historical walls.
Practical
The building is centrally located in downtown Denver and easy to reach on foot, with its distinctive red sandstone facade making it simple to spot. Visitors can admire the architecture from the street and explore the retail spaces on the ground floor.
Did you know?
Original bank vaults once located in the building's corners have been preserved during its conversion to residential use. Some apartments still display the heavy metal vault doors, which have become distinctive features within the living spaces.
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