Littleton’s Mid Mod Mile & More Walking Tour

✦ About the Tour ✦

Join us for an enlightening exploration of Littleton Boulevard's rich architectural tapestry, spanning from the late 19th century to the present day. This educational walking tour focuses on the area's remarkable concentration of Mid-Century Modern (Mid Mod) architecture along Littleton Boulevard.

Your guide, Kimber Dempsey, a knowledgeable Historic Littleton board member and Mid-Century Modern real estate expert, will lead you on a 90-minute journey through this unique urban landscape. She will share what makes the Boulevard and its collection of buildings so unique, and also what Littleton has done to promote preservation and what the next steps should be.

Learn about:

1. The historical context of Littleton’s development
2. Distinctive features of Mid-Century Modern architecture
3. Contributions of renowned Colorado architects, including:• Eugene Sternberg• Louise and Joseph Marlow• Victor Hornbein

This tour offers a hands-on learning experience, allowing you to observe architectural details up close. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour covers significant ground.

Expand your understanding of local history, urban planning, and 20th-century design movements. Join us for an educational adventure through Littleton's architectural legacy!

✦ About the Mid Mod Mile ✦

Littleton Boulevard is a treasure of architecture ranging from late 1800s to present day. There are over 80 Mid-Century Modern (Mid Mod) buildings located on or near Littleton Blvd in between Santa Fe and Broadway, many of which were designed by some of Colorado’s most notable 20th century modern architects. This area has become known as the “Mid Mod Mile.”

✦ About the Tour Guide ✦

Kimber Dempsey is a realtor specializing in mid-century modern, vintage, and other unique properties. She is a Colorado native who is immersed in the local market, sitting on the board for Historic Littleton Inc and Docomomo US/Colorado to promote education and preservation of the state’s modern architecture. As the chair of the Colorado Chapter’s Documentation committee, she applies her personal knowledge and experience of maintaining modern properties. Her latest projects include a landmark designation for a Bruce Sutherland design in Littleton, a National Register nomination for South Dahlia Lane, and restoring the Cottle House in the Arapaho Hills historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

✦ Accessibility ✦

The tour involves walking on sidewalks and pavement.

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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