Entryway of the Acacia Apartments (1922) in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
The dominant feature is clearly the stone arch, which gives the porta
Altro...
Entryway of the Acacia Apartments (1922) in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
The dominant feature is clearly the stone arch, which gives the porta
Altro...Entryway of the Acacia Apartments (1922) in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
The dominant feature is clearly the stone arch, which gives the portal a sense of weight and permanence, but is itself simple and restrained. The green tile field within the arch serves as a visual backdrop to a decorative crest, and adds a touch of color and a modern geometric pattern to the composition.
The crest itself resembles a heraldic shield but is rendered as an abstract geometric ornament that feels proto-Art Deco in nature. A large keystone at the top of the arch—the most ornate element in the composition adorned with floral and leaf motifs—connects the arch to a horizontal belt cornice in the same stone material and to a wrought-iron balcony above. The wood door and sidelights are fairly plain, with the door's leaded-glass window echoing the curve of the main arch above.
Overall, the architecture of the entryway mixes Classical and emerging Modernist elements to create a dignified and monumental portal.
Happy Doorsday!
June 2026 | Denver, USA
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