Barth Hotel

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Location1514 17th St., Denver, Colorado
Coordinates 39°45′6″N104°59′52″W / 39.75167°N 104.99778°W / 39.75167; -104.99778
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1882
ArchitectEberley, F.C.
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No. 82002297 [1]
CSRHP No.5DV.47.64
Added to NRHPJune 03, 1982

The Barth Hotel, also known as the Union Warehouse, is located in Denver, Colorado. It was built in 1882 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. [1] In 1980, it was the oldest continuously operated hotel in Denver. [2]

It has also been known as the Union Hotel, the New Union Hotel, the Elk Hotel, and the New Elk Hotel. [2]

It is a four-story building with a 50 by 125 feet (15 m × 38 m) plan, designed by Denver architect F.C. Eberley. Its first floor is 18.33 feet (5.59 m) from floor to ceiling. Originally the hotel occupied the top three floors; only later was a hotel lobby was added in the first floor. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 3 Janet J. Tucker; Kathy Hoeft (October 10, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Union Warehouse / Barth Hotel". National Park Service . Retrieved September 21, 2018. With accompanying two photos from 1980