Vote To Give Old Hostel Historic Designation Passes Unanimously
DENVER (CBS4) - The Denver City Council voted to designate a former hostel as a historic landmark Monday night. The vote passed 13-0.
The building at 16th Avenue and Washington Street was previously shut down for fire code violations.
This historic designation passed 13-0.
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The Essex apartment building used to be the Denver International Youth Hostel. Visitors could book a room for about $20.
There are plans to renovate the old building into a boutique hotel and apartments.