Capitol Life Insurance Building
Call Number
5DV2686OAHP
Title
Capitol Life Insurance Building
Creator(s)
History Colorado. Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
Summary
Exterior photograph of the Capitol Life Insurance Building located in Denver , Colorado . The 1924 Capitol Life Insurance Building is an outstanding example of the work of Denver architect Harry James Manning . This Classical Revival building , of yule marble with terra cotta trim , exhibits Manning's skill in the use of architectural detailing . A 1994-95 project restored much of the interior to its original appearance . At the rear , a two-story connector wing leads to the 1963 New Formalism , thirteen story Capitol Life Tower Addition by Modernist architect Edwin A. Francis .
Date
1996 December
Notes
OAHP Slide Collection
Physical Description
1 photographic slide: color, 2 x 2 in.
Subject
North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000. Historic Buildings. Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver. Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver. Architecture--Colorado--Denver--History.
Rights
The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, History Colorado, reserves all rights to materials in society collections, including, but not limited to, photographs, digital files and publications of the society. Publication or reproduction of photographs or other materials from Colorado Historical Society collections requires written permission from the Society.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
No
Format-Medium
Photograph
Filename
cyc_chs_oahp_5DV_2686_015.tif
Digital origin
reformatted digital
Street Address
1600 Sherman St
Zip Code
80203
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