Arvada Downtown
Also known as Olde Town Arvada
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Arvada Downtown, at Roughly bounded by Ralston Rd., Teller Rd., Grandview Ave. and Yukon St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 15, 1998. It was among the first 3 of Arvada’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, architecture, social history and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, as it does for 45 other Colorado listings. The district takes in 42 historic buildings. The listing covers 15.1 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Arvada, Colorado. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 76 MB · National Archives↗1974 to today
- 1974Built
- 1998Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 28 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
Roughly bounded by Ralston Rd., Teller Rd., Grandview Ave. and Yukon St., Arvada · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Arvada DowntownStart here
- 2
Russell-Graves HouseVictorian · 0.2 mi on - 3
Reno Park Addition Historic DistrictLate 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements · next door - 4
Arvada Flour MillBuilding · 0.2 mi on - 5
Stocke-Walter Addition Historic DistrictLate 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements · 0.4 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements.
Memories of Arvada Downtown
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Arvada Downtown
Is Arvada Downtown on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 15, 1998 (Register number 98000854).
Is Arvada Downtown a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Denver Civic Center, 6.4 miles away.
Can you visit Arvada Downtown?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Arvada Downtown?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 76 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84130914 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.