Denver's Old House Society is a new nonprofit dedicated to educating owners of old (50+) houses and helping them protect their neighborhoods.

We work with local groups and neighborhoods.

We do fun and educational events, such as guided walking tours, workshops on Saturday mornings, dinners in old houses, and all-day fairs with lots of presentations and exhibitors.

We do serious business, too, by bringing attention to houses scheduled for demolition, neighborhoods trying to protect themselves from development, and information about Denver’s new zoning code, Blueprint Denver.

We offer lots of resources and reference material, and a section on old-houses for sale.

Lots of volunteer opportunities are available. We recognize all volunteer efforts and present awards to those who have done an exceptional job in educating home owners, protecting neighborhoods and a grand award for an extraordinary job in elevating the perception and preservation of old houses and neighborhoods.

We want to invite you to join us as a founding member, to enjoy all of the benefits of membership, and have the satisfaction and recognition as one of our first supporters. We will recognize all who become members between August 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009. Your membership gift supports The Old House Fair –plus workshops, neighborhood tours and practical information – uniting brand new owners of old houses and veterans who’ve worked for years on their old house or a whole neighborhood.

Please join us.

Click here to view our Newsletter Achive.

News
Aug 21, 2010
Victorian home in the Ghost DistrictSpend part of a lovely Saturday afternoon, August 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on a guided walking tour in the Highlands neighborhood. The outdoor tour focuses on the proposed Ghost Historic District, which is anticipated to go before City Council August 2 for a public hearing and final vote. The area is immediately adjacent to the famous Highlands Square business district from Irving Street to Lowell Boulevard and was named for the developer Allen M. Ghost. Afterwards, enjoy light refreshments in the outstanding garden of one of the homes, a 1902 Queen Anne. Participants are limited to the first 100 ticket holders. The $10 ticket can be purchased (starting July 10) byFront credit card via on-line registration form, by mailing a check to P. O. Box 11514, Denver, CO 80211, or at select locations listed on our Web site.
Feb 25, 2010
Do you have a favorite old house?  Would you like to give some recognition to people who have lovingly maintained their beloved old Denver house over the years. Perhaps, you would like to recognize homeowners who have reversed years of neglect to an old house and restored it so that it is now a wonderful asset to the neighborhood.  Well, now you can by nominating your 2010 Favorite Old-House by filling out the on-line Nomination form.  Once voting for your Favorite Old House begins, a link will be provided.

This 1898 Queen Anne Victorian, located in the Observatory Park neighborhood, received the Favorite Old House Award in 2009. Denver’s Old House Society will announce its Favorite Old-House Award, an award determined by “We, the people,” at the annual awards reception and dinner January 2011. 

View the Denver Post article on the Favorite Old House 2010 Award Winner.
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