Originally established as a church in the 1890’s, the Kirk of Highland is the perfect space for your special event, with Sandstone brick, sweeping gables and romantic stained glass windows.

 

The Kirk brags of three potential rental areas: the auditorium showcases the building’s original seating, large stained glass windows and the oldest organ in the Midwest. A 2,800 sq. ft. Flagstone Patio features a cascading fountain and the scenic Denver Skyline. The 4,000 sq. ft. Open gallery space can be used for food, dancing and entertainment with additional stage space and gorgeous lighting.

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Richardsonian Romanesque influences abound. Named after architect Henry Hobson Richardson, the popular stylistic movement swept America in the late 1800s and can be seen in many churches and mansions around Denver. The use of strong, simple massing, rusticated stone masonry construction, stone trimmed openings and the round-headed Romanesque arches are all excellent examples of this style and all provide the sense of heavy permanence the Kirk espouses.

The interior retains much of its original integrity. The balcony, balustrade and paneled wainscoting are all Texas pine with a high luster oil finish with floors of the same species but having a hard oil finish. Gilded plaster and columns with ornamental capitals lead to high, barrel vaulted ceilings. The large pipe organ was built by Anderson and Silsbee in 1875.

 

Other buildings built in the style of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in the Denver area include Capital Hill Mansion, Iliff Mansion and the Central Presbyterian Church.