William G. Fisher home
Call Number
5DV122OAHP
Title
William G . Fisher home
Creator(s)
History Colorado. Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
Summary
This three-story Neoclassical Revival style mansion was built for William Garrett and Mary Frances Fisher in 1896 . Prior to his death in 1897 , Fisher played an important role in Denver's commercial history through his association with the Daniels and Fisher Department Store . Designed by the Denver architectural firm of Frank E . Edbrooke , the walls of the flat roofed residence are of polished stone , with carved stone panels embellishing the third level . The south facade is dominated by a central two-story semicircular portico that is topped by a balustraded third floor balcony , and two carved stone lions guard the entry . Circa 1900 , a one-story wing on the north was constructed for Fisher's widow , providing space for a ballroom and an art gallery . Architect David O.Tryba rehabilitated the house in 1999 for use as his office .
Date
Undated
Notes
OAHP Slide Collection
Physical Description
1 photographic slide: color, 2 x 2 in.
Subject
Fisher, William Garrett, 1844-1897,--Homes & haunts. William G. Fisher House (Denver, Colo.) Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.) William G. Fisher House (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works. 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_122_003.tif
Digital origin
reformatted digital
Street Address
1600 Logan
Zip Code
80203
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