Sundial Plaza/Cranmer Park

The land for Cranmer Park was acquired in 1908, with the first recorded reference to any site development occurring in 1923, when construction began on the terrazzo terrace. At the time the park was named Mountain View Park given that the platform offers an excellent view of the Front Rage. Mountain profiles were etched in the terrazzo creating a mosaic panorama of Colorado’s mountain range, which mimic the breathtaking view.

Status: Saved
Project Type: Colorado's Most Endangered
Counties: Denver
Region: Denver Metro
Date Listed: 2013
Construction Date: 1941 sundial installed, current 1966
Primary Threat: Lack of Maintenance
Threat When Listed: Lack of Maintenance
Primary Theme: City Beautiful Movement