Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory
Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory, Glass-enclosed conservatory at Denver Botanic Gardens, US
The Boettcher Memorial is a glass-enclosed structure at Denver Botanic Gardens built with interlaced concrete arches and faceted Plexiglas panels. The building houses tropical plants within an 11,000 square foot temperature-controlled environment.
Architects Victor Hornbein and Ed White Jr. designed the structure in 1964 and it earned Denver Landmark status in 1973. This design reflected modernist thinking of the era and advanced the city's botanical infrastructure.
The name honors the Boettcher family, significant benefactors to Denver's botanical life. Visitors walk among food plants including bananas, cacao, and coffee that shape daily life across the globe.
The interior stays warm and humid year-round, allowing visitors to experience tropical conditions without leaving Colorado's climate. Winter visits offer the most striking contrast between the indoor warmth and the cold outdoors.
At the center stands a two-story artificial banyan tree that offers multiple viewing levels of the surrounding plant collection. This architectural feature lets visitors explore the vegetation from different heights and discover unexpected perspectives on the tropical ecosystem.
Location: Colorado
Location: Denver
Inception: 1966
Address: 1005 York St, Denver, CO 80206
GPS coordinates: 39.73250,-104.96100
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00
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