Roughly bounded by E. Virginia Ave., S. Franklin St., E. Louisiana Ave., and S. Downing St., Denver, Colorado. County/parish: Denver.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places September 17, 1986. NRIS 86002238.
6 contributing buildings. 13 contributing structures. 1 contributing object.Also known as:
Washington Park is a neighborhood and public urban park in Denver, Colorado. The Washington Park is a blend of historic and contemporary styles of architecture. The park was first developed by Architect Reinhard Schuetze in 1899. Its design was influenced by city planner Kessler, the Olmsted Brothers and philanthropist Margaret Brown. The park is popular with both tourists and area residents, with some comparing it to New York City's Central Park. Apart from activities such as walking, biking or volleyball, the park serves as a center for community gatherings, such as the annual Furry Scurry. Wedding receptions are often held in the historic boathouse pavilion. In 2012 the American Planning Association designated the park one of its "Great Public Spaces in America".
(read more...)National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/84126241