Turrets come to shape

First..........what is a Turret?

Turret
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In architecture, a turret (from Italian: torretta, little tower; Latin: turris, tower) is a small tower that projects from the wall of a building such as a medieval castle. Turrets were used to provide a projecting defensive position allowing covering fire to the adjacent wall in the days of military fortification. As their military use faded, turrets were adopted for decorative purposes, as in the Scottish baronial style.

A turret might have a flat top with crenellations as in the picture, a pointed roof, or any other kind of top. It might contain a staircase if it projects higher than the building. However, a turret might not be any higher than the rest of the building; in this case it is part of a room, that can be simply walked into – see the turret of Chateau de Chaumont on this collection of turrets, which also illustrates a turret on a modern skyscraper.

A building may have both towers and turrets; turrets might be smaller or higher but the difference is generally considered to be that a turret projects from the edge of the building, rather than continuing to the ground. The size of a turret is therefore limited by technology, since it puts additional stresses on the structure of the building. It would traditionally be supported by a corbel.

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The Transformation Continues.......

The skeleton begins to take shape

(above)
The most prominent feature of the Victoriana has begun. The three story rounded turret.

(above) Soon the section above the original mansion's entrance will be removed, to make way for the two story rounded turret.

The Place is In Shambles

Current view of the property from out front of the existing structure. The rest of the building is taking place to the right, as you can see where the attachement will happen where the black covering hangs to the right side along the window. The work permits are hanging in the window.

Pearl Street Victoriana - Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado-USA

Pearl Street Victoriana

Luxury Condos in the true Victorian Design and Tradition

A turn of the century Denver Mansion is being transformed into a six unit development, with plenty of luxury, style, and modernized ammenities.

Settled in Capitol Hill an older downtown neighborhood in Denver, Colorado USA, the finished structure is sure to remain victorian while adding a flavor and flair to the neighborhood around.

The property, at the 1000 block of Pearl st., is quickly beginning to change and here is where you can see it all happen.

The Dig, and Transection of the Mansion

The original Mansion has had it's southern wall removed, to accomodate where the other approxmiately 2/3 of the structure will be attached.

Legal permits and local ordinances in the city and county of Denver, as do other US cities, require posting of such information at construction sites. Also because the structure is of an "antique" and "historic" stature, there is also a requirement that residents, neighbors, and any citizens of the area be given the option to voice their opinion about the fate of the existing structure, and have the opportunity to protest potential changes.

The hole dug here is adjacent to the original mansion, this will become the underground parking facility once the cement foundation is laid, and atop there will be approxmiately 4 of the 6 units.

The mason caught on camera here, is working on some sort of schematic for how the old bricks, ones that came off when they transected the old mansion, will be placed. Evidence that the intention to use as much of the original material in the construction of this new dwelling, which is precisely what the developer highlights in his protional material, and sellers pitch.

View from the back of the property (standing in the alley facing west toward Pearl st.), you can see there are some monster machines in use to get the dig done.