The Sports Castle, located at Broadway and 10th Avenue in Denver, is a building with a rich history and decorative detail. It was originally the Cullen-Thompson Motor Company, which sold Chryslers, before becoming Gart Sports and then Sports Authority.
Architectural Significance
The 1926 building is a mix of architectural styles, including Baroque, Celtic, and Moorish. The streetfront stained glass windows, made by The Watkinses, Colorado’s first family of stained glass, feature winged wheels, a nod to the building’s automotive roots. The building’s design also includes ample ramps, which allowed cars and merchandise to be easily moved in and out.
The Sports Castle has most recently served as an events space, but it will soon be home to outdoor equipment retailer Evo. The Seattle-based company plans to restore access to the building’s rooftop, which offers breathtaking views and was once home to a tennis court.
Evo’s architecture firm, Kemberlin, has promised to honor the building’s historic flourishes in their design. The company is expected to take possession of the building in 2028.
Original reporting: Denverite — read the source article.
