Statement of Significance Harbeck-Bergheim House is significant for its eclectic mix of Colonial Revival and Edwardian Vernacular styles. Both were popular during the late 19th and early 20th century in the United States and are reflected in the building's classical details, Ionic columns, one-story portico, wrap-around porch, and stacked bay windows. 17 The building is a finely crafted and well preserved example of these styles working in harmony. The house's association with the former Harbeck and Bergheim residences, as well as its impressive architectural features, make the house a valued local landmark within the University Hill neighborhood of Boulder. Harbeck-Bergheim House is significant for the role it has played in the social and cultural life of Boulder since 1899. Upon Mrs. Harbeck's death she donated $50,000 to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Boulder (present-day the Boulder Humane Society.) Milton and Violet Bergheim purchased the house in 1939. Mr. Bergheim owned and operated a prominent clothing store along Pearl Street from 1891 until 1966. 18 Their commitment to the growth of Boulder’s downtown and clothing market is still shared through the preservation of the Harbeck-Bergheim House as well as their family owned store on Pearl Street. Harbeck-Bergheim House is significant for its representation of the Colonial Revival and Edwardian Vernacular architectural styles made popular during the late 19th and early 20th century in the United States. These styles are reflected in the Harbeck-Bergheim House's prominent classical details. Bounded on two sides by Beach Park, the Harbeck-Bergheim House is elevated from the street and is a dominant and impressive local landmark within the University Hill neighborhood. 19 Recommended Period of Significance The recommended period of significance for Harbeck-Bergheim House is 1900 to 1969 for the period in which it was a private residence. The period begins with the construction of the building and ends when the Bergheim family moved out the residence in 1969, after which it was leased to the City of Boulder.
17 Colorado Historical Society. 1206 Euclid Avenue Historic Building Inventory Records, 5. 18 Ibid, 2. 19 Ibid, 3.
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