National and State Register
Amos H. Root Building
Denver County
Built for Amos H. Root, the three-story building has a first floor of cast iron column and beam construction, while the upper two stories exhibit fine brickwork.
It was built in 1890 and displays many elements characteristic of commercial structures of the period. Root was a successful Denver businessman, and the building has served as a drugstore, furniture store, warehouse and rooming house.
National Register
Address
1501 Platte St., Denver
Site Number
5DV.133