Federal Building and U.S. Custom House, Denver, CO

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Federal Building & U.S. Custom House, Denver, Colorado

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Size:152 KB Description:Exterior Denver,CO View Larger	Size:34.7 KB Description:Exterior Denver,CO View Larger	Size:42 KB Description:Exterior Denver,CO View Larger	Size:50.3 KB Description:Exterior Denver,CO View Larger	Size:31.4 KB Description:Exterior Denver,CO View Larger
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Size:33.9 KB Description:Interior Denver,CO View Larger	Size:39 KB Description:Interior Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:West facade Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:North facade Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:East facade Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:South facade Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Main entrance Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Side entry Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Granite steps leading to entry with marble cheek walls Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Steps have shifted and have rust stains Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Expansion joints between original building and 1937 addition Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Marble facades with terra cotta panels and cornice Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:South section of the east side of the building Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:End of the east wing Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Fifth floor and penthouse facades Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Looking west across the courtyard Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking east across the courtyard Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking east down at the courtyard Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:New and original chimney on the south side of the courtyard Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Rusting conduit is staining the marble and a previous bird control method has stained the ledges Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Terra cotta is cracked and breaking off and brick is stained Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Deteriorating wood window on the 5th floor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:West elevation Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Main entrance Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:East elevation Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Gates and operable vehicular barrier at drive to courtyard Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Lawn and trees along east side of the site Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Daycare playground Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Free-standing four globe pedestrian light Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Limestone cap at area walls Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Parking in courtyard Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Fourth floor lobby Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Second floor lobby Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:New wall separates 2nd floor lobby from corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:5th floor lobby has been remodeled Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Remodeled 5th floor lobby Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original clock and historic indicator above elevator Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Elevator cab Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Restored bronze doors and light fixture in main lobby Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Main lobby finishes wrap and meet corridor Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Entrance to main lobby Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Main lobby Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Doors from corridor into vestibule Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original grill covers a modern cabinet heater in vestibule Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Main lobby with original wall finishes & elevator surrounds Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Looking through vestibule to exterior doors Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Doors leading to vestubule from corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking toward California Street entry down the east corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Marble stairs and quarry tile landing at vestibule Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:2nd floor corridor north corridor looking east Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:2nd floor corridor looking into offices Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking south down the 3rd floor west corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:4th floor south corridor has be redone with all new finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:3rd floor corridor where original walls have been removed Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Various glass finishes in half lite doors along corridors Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Various glass finishes in half lite doors along corridors Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Various glass finishes in half lite doors along corridors Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Various glass finishes in half lite doors along corridors Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking east down south corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking north along 2nd floor west corridor Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:New tiles at threshold do not match original tiles Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Damaged grout in corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Joint between the original building and 1937 addition Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original quarry tile replaced in part of the 3rd floor south corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:5th floor corridor with all new finishes Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:1st floor elevator lobby in the northeast corner of the building Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:4th floor northeast elevator lobby Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:3rd floor southeast elevator lobby with new floor tiles Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:5th floor northeast elevator lobby with new finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original marble partition, hardware and wood doors Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original marble wainscot, partitions & ceramic floor tiles Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original finishes with new partitions and fixtures Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original finishes with new partitions Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original structural glass wainscot & partitions Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Structural glass tile with original partition cut off make the stall accessible Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:2nd floor restroom with all new finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking up from basement level in the southwest stair core Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Marble step and quarry tile landing Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Stairs are significantly worn on the edges and middle Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original stair railing, marble steps and quarry tile landing Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:New fire door with original wood door veneer applied to it Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:EPDM over 5th floor main roof Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Prefinished metal mansard roof Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Roof where 5th floor is stepped back from building edge Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Access door to roof above the 4th floor Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Southeast elevator cab finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original detailing in southeast elevator cab Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Northeast elevator cab finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Northeast elevator cab ceiling and wall finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Northeast elevator cab with structural glass panels on lower half of the wall and painted metal panels over bronze at upper Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original marble shower enclosure Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original partitions and terrazzo floor and wainscot Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement restroom with new finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement restroom with original finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Basement corridor Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original door and trim have been painted in basement corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Cracked tiles over ridge in floor in basement corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Central elevator at basement Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Looking south down west corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:West entry security screening in converted vault Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:1' deep waffle slab Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Concrete ramp and original wood door Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original incinerator Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Exposed structure in basement Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Storage cases Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Original plywood door Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Exposed structure Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Storage cages Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Steel reinforcing under drive to courtyard Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Storage rooms Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Wood steps and railing Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Interior A/C units Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Stairs leading to finished basement space Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Cafeteria Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Paint peeling on walls Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Warped ceiling tiles in corridor Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Corridor in daycare center Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Daycare classroom Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Front of new courtroom with new finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Back of new courtroom Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:New finishes in judges' chambers Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:New finishes and restrooms in judge's chambers Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original elevator hoist in 1931 penthouse Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original elevator hoists in 1937 addition penthouses Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Addition on original penthouse Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Stairs from 5th floor to penthouse Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original window and walls in penthouse Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Typical office finishes Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Original window and exterior wall finish Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Radiator on exterior wall Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:New finishes in breakroom Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:New corridor created in tenant space Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:2nd floor lounge to the east of the main corridor with quarry tile retained in its original location Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Tenant space with new finishes and built-ins Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Fiberglass dome casting at windows Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Bankruptcy court Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:Proposed Federal Building Site with School Plan Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"View from NE" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"View looking to NW Corner" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"View from west corner" Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:"View from NW corner" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"View from west corner" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"View from north" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"View from west" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"4th floor lobby" Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:"1st floor lobby" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"2nd story corridor" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"4th floor Stout St. wing" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Main entrance" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"looking west at south wing" Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:"From roof looking S" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"from 20th and Stout" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Looking to old part" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Corner of Stout and 20th" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Elevation" Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description: Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"First Flr Corridor Calif. St. During Demolition", mechanical and electrical upgrades Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"New mech stack California St side of court" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Front of Stout Street Elevation from roof of USPO" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Principal facade facing north" Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:"Corner, Stout St. and 20th St. Facades facing southeast" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Close view, main entrance facing north" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Lobby from main entrance facing northwest" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Main entrance interior from lobby facing south" Denver,CO View Larger	Size:NA Description:"Corridor from lobby facing west" Denver,CO View Larger
Size:NA Description:Soffits at exterior windows Denver,CO View Larger

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Construction History & Space Inventory

721 19th. Street, CO, Denver

Building Details

Square Footage		Building Dimensions
Floor Area Total:	276360	Stories/Levels:	6
First Floor Area:	44480	Perimeter:	1854(Linear Ft.)
Occupiable Area:	158690	Depth:	0(Linear Ft.)
		Height:	75(Linear Ft.)
		Length:	1854(Linear Ft.)

Construction History

Year Start	Year End	Description	Architect
1930	1931	Original Construction	James A. Wetmore
1936	1937	Addition onto side wings	Temple H. Buell/ G. Meredith Musick
1938	0	Replaced linoleum in miscellaneous offices	GSA
1939	0	Added lawn sprinklers	GSA
1940	0	New signs and directories	GSA
1940	0	Extension to FDA laboratory	GSA
1946	0	Partition changes: corridor, 3rd floor west wing	GSA
1949	0	New gas fired heaters	GSA
1949	0	New vent stack in courtyard from basement to roof	GSA
1949	0	New aluminum handrails: Stout Street & main ent.	GSA
1950	0	New roof	GSA
1950	0	Remodel for Internal Revenue	GSA
1951	0	Remodel fifth floor	GSA
1952	0	New windows to replace doors (2): basement	GSA
1952	0	Paving of courtyard	GSA
1953	0	New elevator: Subasement	GSA
1957	0	New lighting/wiring: basement	GSA
1958	0	New basement entrance: Stout Street	GSA
1958	0	remodel 5th floor office spaces	GSA
1958	0	Room air conditioners added	GSA
1959	0	New handrail in lobby	GSA
1959	0	Loading dock alteration: column bumperguards, roof	GSA
1960	0	Sidewalk and driveway repair	GSA
1960	0	New risers and piping	GSA
1960	0	New water chillers	GSA
1961	0	New roof	GSA
1961	0	Install window AC units	James Stone
1961	0	New space adjustments: 1st - 4th floors	GSA
1962	0	Plumbing and Toilet room improvements	GSA
1962	0	Door replacement: #1,2,3	GSA
1963	0	Penthouse equipment platform	GSA
1965	1966	New ext. lighting, new cafeteria, new mech. stacks	Hornbein & White Architects
1965	1966	New plaster at ducts, new radiators and susp. ceil	Hornbein & White Architects
1965	1966	New partitions, new mech. rooms and tel. closets	Hornbein & White Architects
1967	0	Added air conditioning, added air intake stacks	GSA
1969	0	New stairway partitions and doors	Bourn & Delaney Architects
1970	0	New fire alarm system	GSA
1972	0	Removal of original bronze & leaded glass doors	GSA
1973	0	New lawn sprinkler system	GSA
1975	0	Added lawn sprinklers	GSA
1975	0	1st floor men's restroom due to bomb	GSA
1977	0	Replace stairway doors w/ Class B label doors	GSA
1977	0	Added metal fume hood on N. face of courtyard	GSA
1977	0	Suspended ceilings and carpet on first floor	GSA
1977	0	Replace lighting panels	GSA
1979	0	Modify bldg. to comply w/ 1975 handicapped reqmts.	Miner, Miner & Williams Architects
1980	1982	Interior painting	GSA
1980	1982	FDA lab modifications	Phillips Reister Haley Architects
1981	0	Alterations for DEA	GSA
1982	0	Interior & Exterior Painting	Marcy Abling
1983	1984	install carpet & tile floor in DOD areas	GSA
1983	0	Partial roof replacement	GSA
1984	0	Drive repair, elevator repair, handicap ramp	GSA
1986	0	New steel door & frame -transformer vault	GSA
1988	1991	First floor renovation	Allread Fisher Architects
1988	1991	Renovation and redesign of fifth floor	Allread Fisher Architects
1990	1992	Renovation & alteration of second floor	Allread Fisher Architects
1991	0	roof replacement	Allread Fisher Architects
1991	1992	Renovation & alteration of fourth floor	Oliver & Hellgren Architects
1991	1992	Renovation and alteration of third floor	GSA
1992	0	Renovation of Basement for Child Care Center	Oliver & Hellgren Architects
2004	0	First Impressions Project	Huff + Goodman Architects