mid-century modern homes in CS? (Denver, Colorado Springs: new home, neighborhoods, high school)

[sesamekid]

For those of us who love house-peeping...

I was just wondering if there are any neighborhoods in Colorado Springs known for mid-century modern architecture?

I have visited a couple of really well preserved midcentury neighborhoods in Denver (Arapahoe Acres, for example) - does Colorado Springs have anything like this?

[Marcy1210]

Where's Arapahoe Acres? In the 70's we lived in Walnut Hills in Centenniel at Spruce St. and Arapahoe Rd. Or, there's Acres Green in that area south of Arapahoe Road and Dry Creek. Are those the kinds of homes you're thinking about? Some of those styles are in the Rockrimmon Area. You might look around there. Also in Holland Park at Centenniel and Garden of the Gods.

[Carrera32]

We used to live in a community of architecturally significant (i.e., lots of architectural awards, magazine articles, national historical registry, etc., etc.,) mid-century moderns in Alexandria VA. I don't think you'll find that type of neighborhood in CS, at least we haven't found any, since we moved here last year. You might check out Skyway for some individual examples. Also, some custom in-fill homes in Old North End were built in the mid-50's and later (we bought a 50's era ranch style w/a 10 year old addition in Old North End; not exactly mid-century modern, but could be with a bit of remodeling). Check out the area immediately to the west of Wood Avenue bordering Monument Valley Park. It's a mix of a lot of styles, but there are a few mid-century modern examples.

[smdensbcs]

Originally Posted by Carrera32

You might check out Skyway for some individual examples.

Agreed. As far as I know, Skyway was basically where new homes were being built in Colorado Springs in the 1950's and 1960's, perhaps along with some neighborhoods around Palmer Park. Not sure how many of them were or continue to be "architecturally significant" in a magazine award/showpiece sense, but walking the "Upper Skyway" neighborhood (as I do regularly, west of Cresta) definitely gives off a "mid-century modern" vibe. Bear in mind, the further you go up the hill, the houses take on the jibungous McMansion look of a post-1980 era (not that there's anything wrong with that!).

[otowi]

Widefield was built in the 50's, particularly around Widefield High School, but I don't know enough about architecture to know what you're looking for.

[smdensbcs]

Originally Posted by otowi

Widefield was built in the 50's, particularly around Widefield High School, but I don't know enough about architecture to know what you're looking for.

I'm no expert, but I'm guessing it's stuff like this:

[Carrera32]

smdensbcs - You nailed the style with these pics. You can also google atomic ranch (it's a magazine about mid-century modern residential architecture. Also google Hollin Hills (that's the mid-century modern community we lived in for several years in Alexandria, VA).

[sesamekid]

yes smdensbcs, that is exactly what I am talking about.

Check out this historically designated mid-century neighborhood in Denver:

Arapahoe Acres Historic District

[otowi]

Okay - yes, there are some like that in Holland Park and Skyway, but I don't know about entire neighborhoods that way.

[Marcy1210]

There are a few houses like that up Point of the Pines and some in the Rockrimmon area, too. Not many, though.