Construction & Alteration History
Date Event
Source*
1899 1936
House built by J. H. Harbeck.
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Purchase of the property by Leonard Blystad from estate representatives with proposal to remodel it as a fraternity or as apartments, denied by the city due to zoning restrictions. Blystad sold approximately 20 of the 27 lots to William Beach. Beach donated the 20 lots to the City of Boulder for park purposes (lots 8 to 27). Property purchased by Milton Bergheim (lots 1 to 7) for use as a private residence. Property leased to City of Boulder with the option to buy with suggested repurpose as a cultural center for events and activities for persons of all ages within the Boulder community.
1937
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1939 1970
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1970 to 1972
Caretaker apartment built in the basement.
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1972
Officially named the Harbeck-Bergheim House by the Boulder Parks and Recreational Advisory Board. Property purchased by City of Boulder from estate of Milton N. Bergheim for use as classrooms, special events, fund raising activities, clubs, workshops, etc. Harbeck-Bergheim House designated as a local Landmark by the City of Boulder.
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1979
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1980
City of Boulder Landmark. L-79-7
1985
Property leased to the Boulder History Museum for use as a museum (non-conforming use).
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1986 1991 1992
Fire suppression system installed.
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Ramp installed (Landmark Alteration Certificate).
Back porch replaced in-kind and signage installed for the museum (Landmark Alteration Certificate).
1996 1999
Exterior lighting installed (Landmark Alteration Certificate).
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Front porch reroofted and bay window roof metal cap replaced (Landmark Alteration Certificate).
2002 2005
Handrail installed at front sidewalk (Landmark Alteration Certificate).
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Air conditioner, rooftop condenser unit, and new furnace installed (Landmark Alteration Certificate).
2011 2013 2015 2018
Front window replaced (Landmark Alteration Certificate).
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Building reroofed with like materials (Landmark Alteration Certificate).
Attic insulated.
Museum of Boulder vacated the property and moved to a new location. City of Boulder began decision-making process for future use and ownership of Harbeck-Bergheim House. Stabilization and restoration of interior stained-glass window identified as a community and departmental priority. Window restored by Watkins Stained Glass Studio. Parks and Recreation Advisory Boards and City Council approve the lease agreement of the Harbeck-Bergheim House to Women’s Wilderness Institute.
2018 to 2020
Harbeck-Bergheim House
2020
Harbeck-Bergheim House
* Refer to resources at the end of this section for sources
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Harbeck-Bergheim House
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