Denver Gas & Electric Building
Building in Denver, Colorado
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The Denver Gas & Electric Building, also known as the Public Service Building, the Insurance Exchange Building,[5] and IX-West (Internet Exchange, Denver),[6] is a building located in the downtown district of Denver, Colorado. Designed by architect Harry W. J. Edbrooke for the Denver Gas & Electric Company, the 10 story building was completed in 1910. One of its most striking features is the use of 13,000 electric light bulbs decorating its façade.[7]
| Denver Gas & Electric Building | |
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 Interactive map of the Denver Gas & Electric Building area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Architectural style | Chicago School |
| Location | 910 15th St., Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°44′44″N 104°59′42″W |
| Completed | 1910 [1][2] |
| Height | |
| Roof | 140 ft (43 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 10[3] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Harry W. J. Edbrooke[3] |
| Main contractor | Frank E. Edbrooke and Company[4] |
In 1978, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8]
