I’m Ryan Hunter and I love Park Hill! My wife, Christine, and I fell in love with the neighborhood after visiting my sister-in-law’s family. We moved to Park Hill permanently in 2005 and cannot imagine living anywhere else. For us, Park Hill is the perfect mix a small-town community in an urban setting. We love […]
GOVE CUPOLA FINDS NEW HOME AT 200 GRANT Former Gove teacher and Gove Historical Society president, David Wells (pictured at right), with assistance from former Gove student Cynthia Hamby Kelly and society members, successfully secured and moved the last remaining Gove cupola to the Art Students League of Denver at 200 Grant. “For me, it’s […]
There was a recent article in one of my veterinary journals that has had me mulling for a few months now. It stated that one of the most common reasons for an owner not to take their pet, particularly cats, is STRESS – the hassle and stress of getting them to the vet, cat hates […]
By Neil Funsch Let’s talk about mortgages! Even as the holiday season unfolds (or grinds on, depending upon your point of view) real estate and mortgage interest rates don’t take a vacation – especially here in our neighborhood. Despite the snow and cold weather, housing remains a hot commodity. As for interest rates (like […]
BOARD MEMBERSHIP District 1 – Vacant District 2 – Ryan T. Hunter Occupation: Chief Operating Officer – Mocavo, Inc. Board activities: I’m a member of the Finance committee and I also help out on special projects when the need arises. What drew you to the GPHC? I started the Park Hill Neighborhood Facebook group a few years ago […]
By Don Eloe Construction Supervisor, Denver Urban Renewal Authority Home ownership is a great investment, but it is one that takes regular attention to make sure that it retains value. While many owners focus on the most visible parts of the home, one of the most important is often invisible: the foundation. All houses settle […]
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” – Clement Clarke Moore Childhood memories of Christmas stockings hung in anticipation of Santa’s visit often swirl in our heads this time of year. The fireplace mantel is part and parcel of the architectural design of […]
Restoring Our Watersheds – Map 1 (1950 creek) Restoring Our Watersheds – Map 2 (July 2011 flooding) Can we in Greater Park Hill learn anything from Colorado’s recent flooding that would change significantly the way we view our streams and watersheds? Are we ready to take such a different vision and act on it? […]
by Elaine Lee Temple Micah Membership & Communications Director Temple Micah – the sole Reform Jewish synagogue in Park Hill – is on the verge of moving from its current corner in the neighborhood to a nearby larger prominence. The temple will move from Park Hill Congregational Church at 2600 Leyden Street to Park […]
By Leslie Williams Senior Librarian, Pauline Robinson Branch As I have transitioned at my new location, I have been asked what have I read lately or what can I suggest on a weekly basis. I think I am a little different than my other colleagues. I may start a book; however, if it doesn’t keep […]