Modern Architecture Walking Tour with Historic Boulder

Tour of Lower Flagstaff Modernism : Mid Century Modern Architecture in Boulder, CO 1946 to 1976

✦ About the Tour ✦

For over 50 years, Historic Boulder Inc. has advocated for the appreciation and preservation of properties that contribute to the heritage, culture, and spirit of Boulder. An emerging area of interest and importance is the contribution of Modern architecture that took place in the period from 1935 to 1975. Historic Boulder has surveyed the city and environs to identify notable examples of this design approach that are easily visible to the public. We are delighted to share this walking tour of MCM architecture in the Lower Flagstaff neighborhood. It’s located on the far west side of Boulder right up against the open space park, on the lower flanks of Flagstaff Mountain. Here, close to the University and the federal labs, many college professors and scientists built homes. Their intellectual curiosity led them to hire architects to design innovative houses. The tour will be led by Historic Boulder Inc executive director Leonard Segel.

✦ About the Tour Guide ✦

Leonard Segel is an architect, having practiced in several design firms over a 40-year career. Born in Pennsylvania, he achieved a master’s degree in architecture at the University of Michigan. He has been involved with the following preservation activities: Founding board member of the Modern Architecture Preservation League, board member of Historic Boulder, Co-author of the Historic Context and Survey of Modern Architecture in Boulder, founding board member of the Colorado chapter of Dcomomo and the current executive director of Historic Boulder. Additionally, he has served on the boards of Golden West Senior Living, the Museum of Boulder and the Urban Land Institute. Len and his wife Rachel reside in the Mapleton Hill Historic District and have lived in Boulder since moving here from New York City in 1989.

✦ Accessibility ✦

The neighborhood tour involves elevated walking on sidewalks and pavement. This neighbhorhood has some hills!

✦ Parking & Meeting Location ✦

There is street parking available. Registered attendees will receive an email with the meeting location and address.

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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