Bank Lofts
| Company type | Residential apartment building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate, residential housing |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado , United States |
| Products | Residential loft apartments, retail space |
| Owner | Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) |
The Bank Lofts is a landmark structure situated in Denver, Colorado, erected in 1921 and recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
History
Initially called the US National/Guaranty Bank Building, the Bank Lofts were the creation of architects Arthur Addison Fisher and William Ellsworth Fisher of the firm Fisher & Fisher. Completed in 1921, these architects are also credited with designing significant Denver edifices such as the Denver City Tramway Building and the A. C. Foster Building. Positioned at 817 17th Street, this ten-story construction showcases the Chicago Commercial style, distinguished by its smooth ashlar limestone exterior and decorative bronze storefront.
After being left vacant and nearly facing demolition during the 1980s, it was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1994 (reference number: 5DV.5300). The building underwent a $10.9 million restoration in 1995, funded through historic preservation and low-income housing tax credits, a grant from the Colorado Historical Society, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support from DURA. By 1996, it had been transformed into rental apartment lofts.
Located within Denver’s historic district close to LoDo and the 16th Street Mall, the Bank Lofts stand among other heritage structures including the Boston Building (now Boston Lofts), American National Bank Building, and Denver National Bank Building. Presently, the property contains 117 residential lofts that retain original features such as crown molding and vaulted ceilings. Ownership and management are held by Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco, stock symbol AIV).
Tenants
In addition to residential lofts, the building accommodates retail space leased by tenants including Bruegger's Bagels, The Magnolia Ballroom, and Three Sisters’ Café and Catering.