Root, Amos H., Building - Denver, CO
Posted by: Outspoken1
N 39° 45.401 W 105° 00.555
13S E 499207 N 4400752
This historic building now houses several small businesses in the popular Denver Highlands area.
Waymark Code: WMGBA5
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2013
Views: 1
"Built for Amos H. Root, the three-story building has a first floor of cast iron column and beam construction, while the upper two stories exhibit fine brickwork. It was built in 1890 and displays many elements characteristic of commercial structures of the period. Root was a successful Denver businessman, and the building has served as a drugstore, furniture store, warehouse and rooming house." (from ( visit link) )
Street address: 1501--1529 Platte St. Denver, CO USA
County / Borough / Parish: Denver
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current function: Commerce/Trade
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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