Historic Whittier Neighborhood Denver Houses

 

Cody House
2932 Lafayette Street

2932 Lafayette Street Whittier Neighborhood DenverBuilt: 1892
Architect: Smith
Style: Victorian Eclectic

Home to Mary (May) Cody Branford Decker, sister of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Cody, known as a frontier Indian fighter and Buffalo hunter gained international fame for his wild west show, died here in 1917. Mrs. Decker lived in the house until her death in 1926.

A metal buffalo sculpture adorns the front yard.

 

 

 

2932 Lafayette Street Whittier Neighborhood Denver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos and text: Gary Kleiner
Sources include: Landmark applications, Asssesor's records, Denver City Directory.

 

 

 

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