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The community building tradition in America can be traced back to emerging profession of landscape architecture more than 130 years ago. In 1869 Frederick Law Olmsted designed Riverside, considered to be the first residential master planned community in America. Following Riverside was Olmsted's involvement in the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. More important than its predicated role as an exhibit of art and architecture,.Real estate development projects across America were driven by the concept, Forest Hills in Long Island and Radburn in New Jersey are just a few.
Colorado's early history of community building paralleled that of the nation. As early as the 1870s, the state was publicized as "The Switzerland of America." Even then, the beauty of the environment we can enjoy today was seen as something to be celebrated. the dry, sunny climate was also seen as a cure for the ailments of many Eastern city dwellers, particularly those suffering from the epidemic of tuberculosis.
A young man from Pennsylvania came to Colorado for that very reason. Robert W. Speer arrived in Denver in 1878. Most Coloradoans remember him as Mayor Speer. He joined Frederick R. Ross in developing a small, upscale subdivision on the outskirts of town, known today as The Country Club neighborhood. While Speer was busy with real estate, ex-governor John Evans traveled to the Chicago World's Fair. Speer would turn the inspiration of Evans\' trip into reality.
As mayor, Speer established the city forester's office and gave away more than 110,000 trees to residents. Denver changed from desert to an oasis of green. He also implemented Denver's City Beautiful Plan, establishing a framework for our city that is the backbone of the great urban lifestyle we enjoy today. Our tree-lined parkway system, Civic Center Park, Washington Park, City Park and historic Alamo Placita Park are just a few parts of that plan.
Others made early contributions to the civic qualities of Colorado. Real estate developer Humphrey Chamberlin not only platted Observatory Park, he donated an observatory to the University of Denver in 1888. One of the largest telescopes of the era, the Chamberlin Observatory remains a prominent cultural and historic landmark, an icon of one of the most valuable neighborhoods in Denver and the commitment of a developer to the education of the citizenry.
Many great neighborhoods developed since that time. The Wellshire golf course and country club neighborhood began in 1926 and endured through the Great Depression. The Belcaro/Bonnie Brae neighborhood began before World War II and became home to many returning veterans. Today it's home to some of the highest per-square-foot home values in all of Denver.
Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie-style architecture revolutionized the American home. Bow Mar, with its sweeping streets and ranch homes, is a classic reflection of that style that endured for years. Homebuilders like Denver native George "Geoie" Writer, founder of Writer Homes, set the standard for quality throughout much of this era. People bought 10,000 Writer homes since 1965 and they still buy the lasting value of Writer communities like South Park today.
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