1750 Gilpin St
Denver, CO, USA

National Register of Historic Places - House at 1750 Gilpin Street (5DV2251)

Statement of Significant:

The 1893 building at 1750 Gilpin Street meets National Register Criterion C for its architectural significance embodying characteristics of the late Queen Anne style evident in the steeply pitched gabled roof, the brick and sandstone materials, the substantial front porch with sandstone detailing, the recessed second story porch, and the tower-like bay on the north elevation. The house displays such neo-classical decorative details as dentils, clustered columns, brackets and swag details, that are emblematic of the Free Classic subtype according to Virginia and Lee McAlester in their book, A Field Guide to American Houses. The architectural design and materials and detailing represent the high-quality craftsmanship and construction work of the Mouat Lumber Company. The building has been altered little since originally constructed and retains much of its original integrity. The interior has finely crafted woodwork and fireplaces of the Victorian period that remain intact. Contextually, 1750 Gilpin Street, constructed 1892-1893, relates to the later years of influence for the Queen Anne style and is representative of dwellings found throughout middle class neighborhoods in late nineteenth century Denver. 1750 Gilpin Street was among the last Queen Anne style buildings constructed before the Silver Crash of 1893 that virtually put an end to all construction in Denver until 1898. When construction resumed the Queen Anne style was passé and the simplified styles of new residences were more Classical style than Victorian. As a result of a 1986 survey by Ellen Ittelson, 1750 Gilpin Street was determined field eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a representative of a type, period or method of construction. According to Ittelson, the house is an "excellent example of the Queen Anne Style." 1750 Gilpin was designated as a Denver Landmark in October 2002.