You may have gone to school here.  Perhaps like me you have always wondered what it looked like inside, or your children hope to catch a glimpse of the rare structure while you're driving by.  Many members of our community have a nostalgic connection with this location and it brings back memories of times and places in North Denver that are now lost to the sands of time.

The fate of the "Spaceship House" on 79th and North Pecos Street is now being held in the hands of Adams County.  Recently, a development company purchased the lot that it sits on and they have intentions of tearing this unique building down in order to make way for yet another expensive multi-level residential complex; one which would block neighboring views of the surrounding Sherrelwood Park from multiple perspectives.

Our neighborhood would much rather see this building utilized as a public community center or economic relief hub.  Recreation, performing arts, culture and pandemic recovery are all equally as important to a thriving population as housing is.  Several complexes and development plots have already popped up in this densely populated area over the last few years, but the municipality of Sherrelwood doesn't have a single outlet for it's youth nor the creativity of it's residents, or a local gathering spot for seniors and Veterans.  Perl Mack and Hyland Hills are considered Westminster and Federal Heights entities.  The building itself is an iconic structure and the design alone would attract traffic through the doors!  It has been recognized on www.roadarch.com and is currently being submitted to historic/unique landmark designation departments around the state of Colorado.

It's heartbreaking to think that one of the last staples of our childhood is now in danger of demolition.  Not to mention that the lots slated for the new buildings along with Sherrelwood Park (which is located directly behind it) are the only active recreational open spaces left in this small city. 

Please sign this petition and let's make it known to Adams County that we want the building on 8000 N. Pecos Street to remain intact and used as a public amenity to benefit our struggling community.

If you would like your verbatim commentary to be recorded to the case file, please e-mail the case manager Alan Sielaff at ASielaff@adcogov.org

Thank you for your time!  Your voice matters!!

Sincerely,

- The Residents of Sherrelwood