On Oct. 1, hundreds of looky-loos meandered through five Park Hill homes, plus the recently renovated historic Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church. The event continues a tradition that was born 45 years ago, in which welcoming homeowners open their doors to allow neighbors to come inside and see the innovative, interesting and often gorgeous ways they’ve transformed their living spaces.
The Park Hill Home Tour is a ticketed event, with proceeds helping to support the programs and work of Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., a registered neighborhood organization.
Park Hill’s Street Fair, held the same day, is a daylong free festival on the tree-shaded grassy stretch on Forest Parkway between Montview and 19th Avenue. Dozens of booths lined the street, filled with artisans selling their wares and local groups highlighting their work. The food trucks were humming this year, as were the beer, wine and Denver Water booths. There was live music all day, plenty of activities for the kids, and the always-popular sustainability zone.
Photos by Cara DeGette
Todd Rembe, with GPHC board secretary Bernadette Kelly at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, one of the featured properties on the home tour.Nora and Reid Neureiter, checking out the homes.Home Tour organizer Mary Salsich, with her trusty scooter.From left, Paula Marinelli, Margie Feinberg and Sue Sweeney.Brian Shaw, on clicking duty at the Robinson House.Amy Harris, inside the newly renovated Robinson House at 3435 Albion St. One of Park Hill’s oldest surviving structures, the house was saved from demolition last year when the Denver City Council designated it as a landmark.
Bruz Beer guys Jake Conover, left, and Rob Mennillo.From left, GPHC, Inc. Board Chair Shane Sutherland, Kendra Geddes, GPHC board members Jacqui Shumway and Nam Henderson.Blair Taylor and Emily Larson were in charge of the wine.Several local musical groups performed throughout the day.Shanta Harrison, Jenna Rutledge and Liz Rutledge, at the sustainability booth.Big smiles from Dr. Trent and Emily Nestman, of orthodontic fame.Lana Cordes, with sons Jonah and Jude.Sandy Robnett, selling copies of Denver’s City Park for a fundraiser.Inside one of the many booths at the Street Fair.Lee Valenzuela and Shoshone Kendall.
