Arapahoe Acres Walking Tours

✦ About the Tour ✦

The morning will feature a walking tour, led by historian Atom Stevens and architect Josh Robinson, who will get you acquainted with the neighborhood and the unique story of these historic homes and neighborhood.

✦ About the Homes & Neighborhood ✦

The neighborhood was developed between 1949-1957 as part of a national program meant to improve the design of neighborhoods and houses nationwide. The community was planned and designed by Edward Hawkins and Eugene Sternberg.

✦ About the Tour Guides ✦

Interior designer turned real estate agent Atom Stevens is a local resource for in-depth knowledge about mid-20th century home building and design in the Denver metro area and specializes in helping people buy and sell 20th century modern and charming homes with a focus on good design. He lives with his family in a Cliff May Home in Harvey Park, is a charter member and board VP of Docomomo US/CO and holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture from Kansas State University.

Josh Robinson is Senior Project Designer at KEPHART Architects and President of Docomomo Colorado. Robinson is known for his talks and activities relating to Modernist architecture across the city and state. Robinson is also the President of the Ghost Town Club of Colorado, and participates in roles relating to education and preservation of those historic sites. In his free time Josh is restoring a 1955 Modernist home designed by Norton Polivnick in the historic community of Sunset Lanes.

✦ Accessibility & Parking✦

The neighborhood tour involves walking on sidewalks and pavement. Street parking is available, please be conscious of resident's driveways.

Please note that tours take place rain, snow or shine. If your tour includes an outdoor portion, please dress for the weather. A member of the Docomomo team will contact all attendees directly should a tour be canceled for any reason.

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