Argonaut Hotel (now Apartments) - Denver, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
N 39° 44.413 W 104° 59.040
13S E 501370 N 4398923
The Argonaut Hotel, built in 1913, features heavy use of frieze in the roof decorations.
Waymark Code: WMJ8F4
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Pensive Travellers
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"The hotel is a Classical Revival Building with the first three stories designed by T. Robert Weiger and two additional stories designed by Robert Willison and Montana Fallis. It was built over 1912-1913.

The Argonaut Hotel, a five-story brick and granite building on the corner of Grant and Colfax Streets in Denver, Colorado. Banner reads: "Strictly Fire Proof Hotel, Will Open About June 15th, American or European Plan." (from photo captions of the Denver Public Library Digital Image collection)

"Now Accepting Seniors 55+ ! The Argonaut Hotel Apartments return to Denver- capturing the charm of a by-gone age and introducing the conveniences of today.

The colorful, romantic era of early Denver comes to life again... at the newly remodeled Argonaut Hotel Apartments. One of the landmarks of the mile-high city, the Argonaut has been redesigned to accommodate the needs of those in their leisure years. There are large buffet apartments and spacious one-bedrooms. Each apartment is air-conditioned and has complete kitchen facilities including range, refrigerator and disposal. Lush wall-to-wall carpeting and attractive draperies complement every apartment. There also are recreation rooms for your added pleasure... and fully-equipped laundry facilities with the latest equipment make light work of that necessary chore.

The world-famous Quorum Restaurant and Senate Lounge, long regarded as one of America's foremost restaurants and a many-time Holiday Magazine winner for distinction in dining, reopens its magical doors.

The Argonaut Hotel Apartments are situated in the heart of Denver, across the street from the State Capitol, City and County Building, Denver Public Library and Art Museum, and is within a short walking distance to the central business and shopping districts. Located at the corner of Colfax and Grant, near Broadway, the Argonaut Hotel Apartments are at the hub of the city's fine public transportation network.

The Argonaut Hotel Apartments return to Denver- capturing the charm of a by-gone age and introducing the conveniences of today. " (from (visit link) )
Address:
1505 Grant St Denver, CO 80203 USA


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