This unique, historic home was built on 150 irrigated acres in 1917 by Denver's 27th Mayor, Henry J. Arnold. At that time, the property consisted of a barn, a machinery house, a garage, a hog house, cattle sheds, and a glazed tile silo. He named this country style home, Meadowlark Farm, and lived here with his wife and two children for three years. It was then purchased by prominent author, William John. He, his wife and their young daughter occupied the home for several years. The house was said to be filled with art treasures and valuable furnishings. The third owner of the home was the president of the Colorado Land Board, Arthur Ramsey. During the remainder of his life at Meadowlark Farm, Ramsey installed a complex irrigation system, to assist with raising cattle, chickens and growing vegetables. He also built a large walk-in freezer & cooler, and arranged to have an elevator installed in the house, all of which are s...
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