The Spanish Colonial Revival style caught on well in Denver in the 1915 to 1940 period because our dry sunny desert climate seemed “Spanish” to everyone. Thick stucco, usually over brick in this area, keeps the houses warm in winter and cooler in summer.
What makes a house a Spanish Colonial Revival?
This very popular style is similar to the Mission Revival except that it is more heavily decorated and is typically two stories. Like the Mission style, it features tile roofs and plastered walls. Elaborate decoration brings an old-world spirit to the houses, they typically boast low-pitched tile roofs, deep-set doors and windows, balconies, decorative ironwork, stucco and tile work.
They are one of the most popular styles in Denver and sell very quickly and for thousands more than other styles.
Where to look
You can see Spanish Colonial Revival homes at 500 East 8th Avenue, 2925 East Exposition Avenue (Capitol Hill) , 555 South Downing Street (Polo Club), Washington Park.
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