EXISTING CONDITION Landscape Condition
Summary of Landscape Characteristics The Harbeck-Bergheim House's historic setting, features and spatial relationships remain similar to their appearance during the period of significance. The building is set on seven the original 27 lots in the University Hill neighborhood. The remaining 20 lots of Beach Park border the landscape along the west and south. The elevated building and open lawn face north to Euclid Avenue and remain an impressive local landmark in the University Hill neighborhood. Topography The building site is a sloped lawn that gradually slopes from south to north, with steep slopes at each right-of- way (Euclid Avenue and 12th Street) and at the driveway. The building is set at the high point of the site on a level terrace. Spatial Organization The historic setting and spatial organization remain intact since the period of significance. The building is oriented north and set back from Euclid Avenue. A large front lawn, bordered by trees along the property edges, accentuates the prominence of the building. Circulation Pedestrian circulation consists of sandstone paved sidewalks along Euclid Avenue and 12th Street, sandstone steps and sandstone paving leading to the main entry from Euclid Avenue, and a sandstone paved walk from 12th Street to building's rear entry. The stone paved sidewalk and steps are original features. A path to the main entry does not meet ADA requirements for accessibility. The sandstone paving ranges from poor to fair condition due to heaved stones, stones out of alignment, and cracked stones. A path does not exist to the front porch. The sandstone paved sidewalks on Euclid Avenue and 12th Street are within the city's right-of-way and are not maintained by Boulder Parks and Recreation. A paved driveway connects the east side of the building with Euclid Avenue and includes a parking area. The driveway alignment is original, but the parking and asphalt paving are contemporary additions. The asphalt paving is crumbling and in poor condition. The parking includes an ADA-compliant parking space and wood ramp (installed in 1991 to provide access to the back entry of the building). The ramp is not ADA-compliant. Small-Scale Features Contemporary small-scale features a include trash bins and parking signs that support operational functions.
Figure 1-3. Sandstone steps and sandstone paving to main entry from Euclid Avenue, 2020 (source: Mundus Bishop)
Figure 1-4. Driveway and parking, 2020 (source: Mundus Bishop)
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