Did you know?
Capitol Hill is the unofficial birthplace of Denver's preservation movement. Following the 1970s demolition of the Moffett Mansion (at 8th and Grant) Historic Denver, Inc. was created by concerned citizens in time to save another of our city's precious historic homes, that of the "unsinkable" Margaret Brown.
Easements
A preservation easement is an interest in real property that the owner of the property transfers to a qualified organization such as Historic Denver, Inc. (or to a governmental body). To be eligible, the property must be historically designated either at the local, state or national level. An easement prohibits the demolition of the property and any modifications that will harm its historic character, and also requires that the property be maintained in good condition. Preservation easements are a powerful tool for protecting a historic property because an easement "runs with the land" – meaning it is perpetual and remains in place when the property is sold.
Historic Denver currently holds over 50 easements in the Denver metro area. Many recipients of large State Historical Fund grants are required to donate an easement on their property in order to protect the significant investment of public funds for restoration efforts. Historic Denver helps such recipients meet that requirement by accepting easements on their properties.
In order to fulfill the conditions of the easement, Historic Denver conducts annual inspections of all our easement properties in order to ensure that they are in good condition and have not been altered. Our experienced staff identifies areas of concern and recommends preservation approaches, materials and contractors for any needed work.
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