National and State Register
Capitol Life Insurance Building
Denver County
The 1924 Capitol Life Insurance Building is an outstanding example of the work of Denver architect Harry James Manning. This Classical Revival building, of yule marble with terra cotta trim, exhibits Manning’s skill in the use of architectural detailing.
A 1994-95 project restored much of the interior to its original appearance. At the rear, a two-story connector wing leads to the 1963 New Formalism, thirteen story Capitol Life Tower Addition by Modernist architect Edwin A. Francis.
State Register
Address
1600 Sherman St. / Denver
Site Number
5DV.2686