Our adventure down Littleton's "Mid Mod Mile" continues as we look at two structures at the intersection of Littleton Blvd and Loutham St. The two buildings are very different, but both very unique.
First we have the building which sits at 1699 W Littleton Blvd, originally the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Building. Once upon a time it was a switching station for that organization. It seems like a fairly standard brick office building, but its unique entrance is what gives it character. The building was designed by Temple Buell, who designed over 300 buildings in Colorado, including one of America's first shopping malls, Denver's Cherry Creek Shopping Center. His name also graces the Buell Theater, which is one of the primary facilities of Denver's Performing Arts Complex.
Just across Loutham Street, at 1709 W Littleton Blvd, is an unusual building that currently houses an employment agency. It was originally a Mr. Steak restaurant, designed by architect Colin Stewart. I love the unique angled eaves of this wonderful building. I can almost picture tourists driving through Littleton while on vacation, spotting this eye-catching building, and pulling in for a steak dinner.
That's all for now. Our journey down Littleton Blvd. will continue.
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