Belcaro and
Cory-Merrill
Belcaro and Cory-Merrill Neighborhoods
BELCARO
The Belcaro neighborhood is a Central Denver enclave that features mansions, ’60s ranch-style houses, and new custom homes. Tree-lined streets and immaculate yards add to the quiet charm. It is a quite neighborhood that is lauded as being stately while also unpretentious. A large gated community called the Polo Grounds occupies a section of the northern part of the neighborhood. Belcaro is also a short distance to both downtown Denver and Cherry Creek North.
The jewel of Belcaro Park is the historic Phipps Mansion which is located at 3400 Belcaro Drive. The mansion was built in 1932 for $310,000. Named “Belcaro,” which is Italian for “beautiful dear one.”
The west edge of Belcaro is home to the Bonnie Brae shops and restaurants. It is easily accessible to I-25 and the light rail system.
CORY-MERRILL
Named after the schools in the area, Cory-Merrill was once part of the Town of South Denver. It was founded in 1858 as a dry town because its citizens didn’t like the saloons that had taken over Denver.
In 1906, Vincentian priests purchased 59.5 acres of land in the middle of the area, where they built the St. Thomas Aquinas Theological Seminary. Commonly referred to as the center of Catholicism in Colorado, it is now home to the Archdiocese of Denver.
Later, the area was developed after World World II by developer Les Tremblay, who purchased many of the existing lots and built tract homes for returning military personnel.
The best part about the Cory-Merrill neighborhood is its close proximity to many great parts of Denver. People who live in this not well-known area are just a short bike ride from popular areas such as Washington Park, Bonnie Brae, the shops on Old South Gaylord, and many restaurants and bars.
Cory Elementary is considered one of the best elementary schools in the city, which is one of the reasons this neighborhood has gained popularity among so many families.
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