5280mod – Happenings & Updates


Arapahoe Acres has updated their website:

Arapahoe Acres

The AA site is created by the homeowners for the homeowners and contains a lot of text, so if you’re more interested in pictures then you want to go here:

Photos of Arapahoe Acres

There are also currently 3 midcentury modern homes for sale in Arapahoe Acres and one more on the way. Those of you on my mailing list are also aware of the Ed Hawkins designed home currently for sale in Southern Hills.


Speaking of Arapahoe Acres homeowners, Diane Wray Tomasso has recently published another Denver Historic Guide with Westword writer, Michael Paglia. The new guide is called “Mid-Century Modern House in Denver” which you can pick up at Tattered Cover or from Historic Denver, Inc.

If you don’t already have them, you may also want to pick up “Denver: The Modern City” (shown) and “The Arapahoe Acres Historic District” guides.

Art Deco Exhibit…

now until June 1st, at the Aurora History Museum.

“On display will be examples of how the Art Deco style was utilized in building design, furniture, domestic pieces, radios, lighting, kitchen appliances, jewelry, and much more.”

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Pictured above is the Buerger Brothers building at 17th & Champa. Designed by architect Montana S. Fallis (most likely with the assistance of his son Myrlin), it is considered one of Denver’s best examples of Art Deco design. Thankfully, the building was rehabilitated in the late 90’s after decades of neglect and has now been converted into residential lofts.

Looking for your own modern space?

I have added 2 more websites to help you with your search.

Boulder Mod

Mountain Mod

…and if you aren’t on my mailings list, please consider joining! Here is an example:

5280mod Newsletter

5280 Mod – The Quest for Mod Homes in Denver Begins

The first thing you should know about Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Metro Denver…

Did you know that the first post-World War II residential subdivision listed as an historic district in the National Register of Historic Places is located in Englewood, a suburb of Denver?

Arapahoe Acres – “Constructed between 1949 and 1957, it is a remarkable community of one hundred and twenty-four individually unique, modern homes.” (from the Arapahoe Acres Historic District website)


For more photos and information:
Arapahoe Acres

Thankfully, the architects, developer and conractor responsible for Arapahoe Acres didn’t stop there. There are unique pocket neighborhoods of mid-century mod homes, as well as individual homes scattered throughout the metro area.

I have catalogued dozens of these properties in my efforts to locate homes for my clients and will share my discoveries on this blog.

Questions? info@5280mod.com