Humboldt Street Historic District facts for kids
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Humboldt Street Historic District
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Sign marking historic district
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| Location | Humboldt St. between E. 10th and E. 12th Sts., Denver, Colorado |
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| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1895 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Mixed (more Than 2 Styles From Different Periods) |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000848 |
| Added to NRHP | December 29, 1978 |
The Humboldt Street Historic District, also known as Humboldt Island, is a special neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. It's located on Humboldt Street, between East Tenth and Twelfth Streets, just west of Cheesman Park.
This area was the first residential neighborhood in Denver to be named a historic district. This happened in 1972 by the Denver Landmark Preservation Commission. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's recognized as an important historical place in the United States.
A Look at Humboldt's History
The Humboldt Street Historic District is home to 25 beautiful houses. These homes were built between 1895 and 1920. They were designed by well-known architectural companies of that time. Some of these companies included Willison and Fallis, Marean and Norton, and Barressen Brothers.
Architectural Styles You'll See
The houses in this district show off many different building styles. You can find homes built in the Renaissance Revival style, which looks back to ancient Roman and Greek designs. There are also houses in the Georgian Revival and Colonial Revival styles, which are inspired by early American homes. You'll also see simpler American Foursquare style houses.
Famous Residents of the Past
Many important and wealthy people from Denver's past lived in this neighborhood. They chose Humboldt Street for its grand homes and great location.
One famous resident was Frederick G. Bonfils, who owned The Denver Post newspaper. His mansion was torn down to build a tall apartment building. This made Denver create a rule to protect the mountain views from Cheesman Park.
Henry Hammen, another owner of The Denver Post, also lived here. He had a beautiful Tuscan-style house. The Stoiber family, who made their money in mining, owned the most impressive mansion in the district. It was called the Stoiber-Reed-Humphreys Mansion and was built in the Renaissance Revival style.
Even a Governor lived on Humboldt Street! Governor William Ellery Sweet lived in a Georgian Revival-style house at 1075 Humboldt.
