Denver Gas and Electric Building by Night - Denver, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.726 W 104° 59.708
13S E 500416 N 4399503
Brightest survivor of "City of Lights" era, with 13,000 light bulbs that continue to illuminate the exterior at night.
Waymark Code: WM9RM3
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2010
Views: 6
"The 1910 ten-story Sullivanesque style building was designed by prominent Denver architect Harry W.J. Edbrooke for the Denver Gas and Electric Company, reportedly as a promotional tool. The somewhat fanciful structure, considered by many to be Denver’s grandest illuminated building, is distinguished by its terra cotta cladding and the 13,000 electric light bulbs that form geometric patterns around and between the primarily double hung windows. The tall, arched windows at the tenth-story level appear to form an arcade beneath the prominent flared cornice." (from (
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Even though it is night, the parking meters are patrolled. Do fill them with money before leaving your vehicle!
Physical Address:
910 !5th St
Denver, CO USA
80203
Description of Postcard Location:
Diagonal from building on sidewalk (in the street would be a more accurate angle, but these streets are just too busy with traffic to be safe).
Related Web Site: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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