Historic Homes of Denver: Historic Homes and Buildings - The Wolcott School

Built in 1896, at the turn of the last century, the Wolcott School was located at 1410 Marion Street on the northeast corner of 14th and Marion. The Wolcott School for girls was the "elite" private girls school in Denver. Operating as both a day school and a boarding school, Mamie Eisenhower was a Wolcott School alum. The slogan of the school was:

"A person always knows a Wolcott girl"

Wolcott School girls graduated with a "well rounded" education which included not only traditional education but "physical fitness, being socially caring and culturally informed". The Wolcott School thrived well into the early 1900's and closed in 1924 when Miss Wolcott retired.


Today, the Wolcott School has been converted into large, unique apartments. Many with exposed brick, hardwood floors and abundance storage.

I live down the street from the Wolcott School Apartments and upgrades that have been done recently to the building have been done well, and this large beautiful building is a credit to the neighborhood!