Welcome to Congress Park/Cherry Creek
and
The 7th Avenue Historic District



Roughly defined, the area includes those homes between 3rd Avenue and Colfax, and Colorado Boulevard and York Streets.  It is a diverse area with homes generally ranging in prices anywhere from $250,000 to over $2,000,000.  In 1994, a portion of the neighborhood including the 600 and 700 blocks of 7th Avenue parkway east to Steele Street was designated as an Historic District, as well as the Parkway itself, to Colorado Boulevard.  Two other small historic districts contained in the area are the Stevens School Complex on the 1100 block of Columbine, and Snell's Subdivision, which includes Colfax A & B Place off the 1400 block of Cook Street.

The area is an eclectic mix of older residents, some of whom have lived here over 40 years, and young professional people drawn to the area because they appreciate the style, charm, and the convenience to being close to Cherry Creek shopping, buslines, downtown, hospitals, numerous parks and recreational facilities.

SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS nearby include Congress Park itself with basketball, tennis, swimming and playing fields.  Cheesman Park with its' wonderful views, Botanic Gardens with it's superb outdoor programs,t City Park with the Zoo and Natural History Museum, he Tattered Cover bookstore, and the 7th Avenue Parkway, perfect for biking and jogging.

ON A SMALLER SCALE, neighbors enjoy the little things that make the area special including the company of one another at block parties, the many conveniences of shopping areas that run the gamut from the upscale Whole Foods to the down home shops of East 12th Avenue and just walking around this quiet, yet active residential area.

RESTAURANTS ABOUND.  Check out the Barolo Grill, Goosetown Tavern, Tommy's Thai, Annie's, Daz Bog, Chez Jose, Cucina Calore, Irish Hound Pub and others in Cherry Creek too numerous to mention.  The Colfax corridor is undergoing an exciting revival with several new spots including the Mezcal, Atomic Cowboy, and Encore at the Lowenstein Complex.

PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLY. Join one (or all) of the three civic associations in the area, visit the local elementary schools including Bromwell, Teller, Steck, Good Shepherd & Waldorf.  Most, but not all of the children attend East High School and either Morey or Hill Middle Schools.

I've lived in and enjoyed this neighborhood for over 20 years.  I think you'll enjoy it too!!!



Welcome to the neighborhood
John D. Sullivan