Cranmer Park (Denver, Colorado)

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Historic park listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: 1919
Areas of significance: Community Planning and Development; Landscape Architecture
Area: 24.3 acres
Also known as: Mountain View Park
Date added to NRHP: 9/17/1986
Other designations: part of the "Denver Park and Parkway System" Multiple Property Submission; listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
Notes: The park's namesake is former Denver Parks Manager George Cranmer, who was responsible for many important city projects during his tenure. These included constructing Red Rocks amphitheater, acquiring the Winter Park Ski Area, building parkways, making improvements to the channels of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, as well as developing and improving parks within the city. Cranmer's former personal residence is located along the eastern boundary of the park, and is also listed on the NRHP.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranmer_Park
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Coordinates:   39°43'9"N   104°56'6"W

Comments

  • the correct name is Cranmer, not Cramner; the "n" goes before the "m."
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