The historic Barth Hotel, built in 1882, will be redeveloped into senior housing with support from a low-interest loan of up to $6 million approved by the Denver Downtown Development Authority. The Barth Hotel will reopen as housing for lower-income seniors earning 30% to 50% of Denver’s area median income. That means ensuring Denver stays affordable for those who have long called this city home,” said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. The Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St., is listed in federal and state historic registers and is a designated a Denver landmark. After its early years as a hotel, the building operated for approximately 45 years as an assisted living facility, which closed in 2024.