National Register of Historic Places

Boston Building

Denver, Denver County, Colorado
Listed
September 17, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000841

About this property

The Boston Building, built in 1890, is a historic building in Denver, Colorado. It was designed by the firm Andrews, Jaques & Rantoul – the same architects who designed the nearby Equitable Building – and was dubbed the first "strictly modern office building" in Denver at time of its erection. Standing 9 stories or 35 m (115 ft), the building is located at 828 17th Street in Denver's historic district, on the corner of E. 17th St. and Champa. In 1978 the Boston Building received National Historic Landmark status under the Historic Resources of Downtown Denver Multiple Property Submission (Building Number: 5DV.108). The building has also been deemed a Denver historic landmark. In 1998, the building was renovated and joined with the Kistler Building to create one and two-bedroom apartment lofts. Together with the Bank Building across the street, is now also known as The Bank and Boston Lofts.

Location

828 17th St.
Denver, Denver County, Colorado
39.74692, -104.99225

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Boston Building listed on the National Register?

Boston Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Boston Building?

Boston Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Boston Building?

The period of significance for Boston Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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