Evans School, Furnace Doors

The Coal Furnace Doors were Preserved when the new HVAC was installed.

Doors Open Denver........The Evans School

The Historic Evans School has its own Website

Views from the West Balcony of Evans School.

North Balcony View of the Art Museum, and Denver constantly under construction nowadays.....

Its in the Vault!

Or at least I hope so:

As we are out trying to capture the Eclipse!

This also concludes the 52 Rolls Week #31 Posting!

Approximate Mountain Time Viewing (at Alliance, NE Location):

Views from the Top: Daniels and Fisher Tower

To The Top!

One Level above the Event Center is a spiral staircase to the Bell outside:

 Fortunately the 2.5 ton bell did not ring while we were up there.

Nothing really for scale, but the external bell clapper is the size of a cannon ball.

 And a view of the stirs from the top and going down........

Inside the Clock

From the Outside Terrace, to the Inside f the Clock Face

The Clock Face Interior Space is an Event Center, 

frequently used for Wedding Receptions.

The Daniels and Fisher Tower

Over the next few days we will go inside Denver's Iconic Daniels & Fisher Tower:

Above:  From the Denver After Dark Workhop:  

Mamiya 645; T-MAX 400

Below: From Ground Level @ a recent Open House sponsored by

Doors Open Denver: Fuji GA645Zi; Ilford 3200

Holga Week: Doors Open Denver & Architecture

A Few Scenes from Downtown Denver:

Sundays Online: Rockmount Foundations

Our guided tour included a trip to the basement.  All good buildings begin with a strong foundation!

On the walls, the old inventory numbering system is still visible.

Looking at the Details: Rockmount Ceilings and Door

Beautifully restored Brass Ceiling Panels.You can also see the top of one of the 10X10 inch oak posts that support the structure.

The sprinkler system is a retrofit, but blends in fairly well.

Door Handle Details.

Western Lore at Rockmount

Patriotic Jackalope (above) and what Colorado is now best known for (below).

Rockmount: Famous Hats and Celebrities

The Iconic Stetson Hat, and some of the Celebrity photos that line the walls.

Paul McCartney wore one of their shirts on Saturday Night Live.

Wrapping Up Doors Open Denver at Rockmount Ranch Wear

Rockmount originated what we think of as Western Wear in the 1950's.  Read more about this still family owned business HERE.

52 Rolls Week #21

Last Roll of Holga from Doors Open Denver 2016. Tp view the rest of this roll go to 52 Rolls Week 21:52.

For Memorial Day....A Real American Hero

The Colorado State Courts Building is named for Governor Ralph L. Carr.  A real American Hero who refused to allow Japanese Americans in Colorado to be sent to Internment Camps during WWII.

Above: Crane Statue, a Symbol of Peace in one of the Gardens.

Doors Open Denver: More Scenes inside the Courthouse

Light Fixture in the rear entrance Lobby:

Stairway Sculpture:

And below that Sculpture: Map of the Colorado River Drainage System