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HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| LOCATION |
4130 Navajo Street, Denver, CO |
| OWNER |
Denver Public Schools |
| GENERAL CONTRACTOR |
Krische Construction |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Complete restoration of (372) multi-light double-hung windows, re-glazing of sash with tempered glass, and re-installation of windows to double-hung operation. |
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BUILDING HISTORY |
Horace Mann Middle School, completed in 1931, has been cited as the best of many built by renowned local architect, Temple Hoyne Buell. During that time, schools were intended to be public monuments that would enhance the surrounding communities and contribute to the lasting beauty of Denver. Horace Mann, with its inspiring design, has remained an important visual landmark, rising high above the small, one-story brick homes that comprise the quiet neighborhood it serves. The building functions as a neighborhood social center where families gather for plays, meetings, and many other activities.
The two-story, central portion of the building has 12/12-light wood frame windows on the first floor, and 18/18-light windows with 12-light transoms on the second floor. The wings extending to each side have paired 12/12-light windows. The abundant light and ventilation provided by the numerous multi-light windows represented an enormous improvement over the dark, narrow-windowed school of previous eras. The highly ornamented surface, zigzag pattern of the crenelated roofline, stepped massing, window spandrels, and decorative entrance are characteristic of the Art Deco style and truly represent a "bricklayer's masterpiece". The complex construction also provided much needed work for skilled craftsmen during the beginning of the Depression in Denver. |
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