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Where History Meets Vision

The Denver Armory is a building that has stood the test of time, and has seen many different eras. Built in 1889 by the English Architect William Quayle, it was originally the Armory for the Colorado State Militia. In 1913, it was sold into private hands, where it was turned into a boxing venue, called The Olympic Auditorium. In the 1940’s, it became Art Neon, which was the biggest sign plant between Chicago and San Francisco. The current owner bought the building in the early 1990’s to be used as a warehouse for his hazardous waste containment company, Scientific Site Construction. Since his early days of ownership, he has maintained the basement floor of the building as rehearsal studios for local musicians. Today, it continues to house over a dozen practice spaces, and is home to the Olympic Recording Studio.