Avoca Lodge

Avoca Lodge is a house in southwest Denver built in 1897 with Foursquare architectural style, featuring exterior staircases and multiple rooms arranged throughout the structure. The building stands near Bear Creek and represents the residential character of this part of the region.

The property was built in 1897 as a summer home by Margaret Brown and her husband James Joseph Brown, shortly before her survival of the RMS Titanic became widely known. This connection to a major historical event gave the home lasting attention.

The name Avoca comes from County Wicklow in Ireland, referring to a place where two waters meet, which mirrors the landscape of Bear Creek Valley nearby.

The property at 2690 South Wadsworth Boulevard offers scheduled guided tours and can be reserved for private events throughout the year. Visitors should arrange their visit in advance since access is limited to specific times.

An original apple tree on the grounds marks where extensive fruit orchards once flourished and supplied local markets with their harvest. This single tree stands as a reminder of the property's agricultural past.

Location: Colorado

GPS coordinates: 39.66806,-105.08056

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46