Yesterday, I attended a lecture and book-signing for the new guide to historic modern homes in the Denver area, The Mid-Century Modern House in Denver, by Michael Paglia and Diane Wray Tomasso. This must-have guidebook is easily found in the Colorado section of Tattered Cover, alongside other Colorado architecture guidebooks by these authors and others.

The book signing took place at the Hoyt House in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood. This was the former home of architect Burnham Hoyt, built in 1947, just three years after he completed one of his greatest projects, Red Rocks Amphitheatre!

Hoyt House

This historic example of Denver International Style is currently listed for sale by
Mile Hi Modern! I am hoping it goes to someone worthy. His International Style Denver Public Library design was barely preserved in the ’90s (it has been incorporated into the Michael Graves building).

I had not intended to use any of the photos shown on this page due to the dismal lighting on the day I shot these, but I thought I should go ahead and make this temporary page to mark the release of this book and the availability of the wonderful Hoyt House. I will be retaking many of these photos in the next few weeks in the bright Colorado sunshine!

The Hoyt House reminds me of Hoyt’s earlier design in Cherry Creek, the
Sullivan House:

And here are some examples of the many outstanding historical homes nearby the
Hoyt House. (Again, the lighting on these is substandard, so this page will only be temporary).

And be sure to visit Shannon Stanbro’s site 5280mod.com. She is Denver’s only exclusive buyer’s agent focusing on historic modern architecture!