Following the lead of The Slate Hotel Denver Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton, and its repurposing of a historic school in downtown Denver, the renovated Evans School has reopened in the Golden Triangle Creative District. Originally built in 1904 as an elementary school, the building now has over 13,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space on the first and second floors, a 4,000-square-foot ballroom that previously was the auditorium on the second floor, and more than 9,000 square feet of office space on the third floor.
When booking the ballroom, groups can take advantage of professional lighting and sound systems, plus a dedicated prefunction space with a bar. Also located on the second level, two green rooms are ideal for meetings of up to 20 people and can serve as staging areas for performers and speakers. In addition, The North Lawn venue that is tucked into the plaza garden works well for cocktail parties and other open-air gatherings for a maximum of 250 standing. Groups also can tap into the Schoolyard Beer Garden, an outdoor space that holds up to 75 attendees, as well as the Boiler Room and Classroom 110 that hold a maximum of 50 and 75 attendees, respectively.
Emily Raezer serves as Evans School’s event manager; Raezer previously worked for area attractions like Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Art Museum. Denver’s City Street Investors redeveloped the Evans School. City Street was part of the team that revitalized Denver Union Station and the Hangar 2 shopping mall.
