The Denver area has a lot of history connected to the US Military. A big part of that is the fact that Denver was home to Lowry Air Force Base from 1938 to 1994. After the base closed, the area began a gradual transformation into the neighborhood now known as Lowry. Though many of the base's structures are now gone, there are also many which have been repurposed. The largest of the structures that remain is Building 349.
The structure originally served as barracks for thousands of men training for duty during World War II. It could house over 1,800 men and had its own library, cafeteria, barbershop, portrait studio, and even a bowling alley. In 1961, the building was repurposed to become the base headquarters, which is why many still refer to it as The Headquarters Building.
Today, the building is once again a residence, though it's probably a bit more luxurious than it was during the war. It's now known as the Grand Lowry Lofts. Though the inside of Building 349 has changed drastically, the exterior still displays the features it sported when built over 80 years ago.
You can see this piece of history for yourself at 200 Rampart Way in Denver.
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