Discover Sunset Lanes Walking Tour
Part of Docomomo US/Colorado’s Modernism Series

Friday, August 8, 2025 @ 6PM
Sunset Lanes, Westminster
$25

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The evening will start with a short walking tour, led by homeowner Josh Robinson and mid-mod real estate specialist Atom Stevens, who will get you acquainted with the neighborhood and the unique story of these homes. After the walking tour, you will be welcomed inside one of these homes for a tour and conversation.

This is the same home in the popular YouTube series - Josh Robinson; Sunset Lanes.

The Arapahoe Acres that Never Was . . .

In 1954 to 1955 a community of 99 Modernist low-cost homes were built. The architect was Norton Polivnick.

Today, while most Mid-20th century modern communities are celebrated, this large and unique tract has remained virtually unnoticed. Unpublished in its period, the patented building designs and site plan stands out among some of the best in the state. All homes are 3 beds/1 bath at 1200sf, featuring mountain views, contemporary planning, open kitchens, hot water baseboard heating, with a variety of material choices, basement and carport options, prices started at $11,750.

A Truly low-cost community, built on a large scale.

This tour we will walk the community talking about the master plan and street scene, ending the talk and tour at Josh Robinson's personal home, going inside and seeing the house mid restoration. We will guide you through exteriors and interiors, please bring a hat and water for the exterior portion of the walk.

Wear good shoes, bring plenty of water, and bring your curiosity!

Modern Architecture Walking Tour with Historic Boulder
Part of Docomomo US/Colorado’s Modernism Series

Saturday, August 9, 2025 @ 9:30AM
Boulder
$25

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Tour of Lower Flagstaff Modernism : Mid Century Modern Architecture in Boulder, CO 1946 to 1976

For over 50 years, Historic Boulder Inc. has advocated for the appreciation and preservation of properties that contribute to the heritage, culture, and spirit of Boulder. An emerging area of interest and importance is the contribution of Modern architecture that took place in the period from 1935 to 1975. Historic Boulder has surveyed the city and environs to identify notable examples of this design approach that are easily visible to the public. We are delighted to share this walking tour of MCM architecture in the Lower Flagstaff neighborhood. It’s located on the far west side of Boulder right up against the open space park, on the lower flanks of Flagstaff Mountain. Here, close to the University and the federal labs, many college professors and scientists built homes. Their intellectual curiosity led them to hire architects to design innovative houses. The tour will be led by Historic Boulder Inc executive director Leonard Segel.

Carey Holiday Homes Walking Tour in Harvey Park
Part of Docomomo US/Colorado’s Modernism Series

Saturday, August 9, 2025 @ 10AM
Harvey Park, Denver
$25

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The Carey “Holiday Homes” an Exciting New Home that Offered a New Way of Life!

Denver’s Harvey Park is the city’s most mid-century modern neighborhood with over 400 mid-century modern homes to explore all in one place. This tour focuses on one of the major product lines in Harvey Park, the “Holiday Homes,” built by Lou Carey and designed by Harvard trained architect Norton Polivnick, who is also known for designing the homes in Westminster’s Sunset Lanes at the same time (another tour during our modernism series!)

Atom Stevens & Josh Robinson will show you the original group of homes that were built in 1954, the follow-up “executive” models, and much more!

Wear good shoes, bring plenty of water, and bring your curiosity!