Please be our guest this weekend for the 2011 Doors Open Denver event at Mod livin!

Mod Livin' opened it's doors in 1947 as Continental Pharmacy and Liquors. The dry goods sold on the pharmacy side ran the gamut of household items that today would be found at a venue like Target or Walgreens. There is also a loft area that served as a hairdressing studio ... several times during Eisenhower's recovery at Fitzimmons, Mamie was kn...own to be escorted into the back door by the Secret Service in order to have her beauty appointments in seclusion. There was also a soda fountain and lunch counter that neighbors remember frequenting. The doctor that constructed the building made a considerable amount of money by purchasing real estate in Montbello; he spared no expense in making Continental the finest in Denver. For example, expensive Terrazo tile was used throughout the 10,000 square foot space. Later, the pharmacy would be sectioned off by about 1/3rd to make room for Guys 'n Dolls - a child's toy and furniture outlet. The building that houses Mod Livin' today was at one time the East Denver Meat Market, a TV rental outlet, and a pool hall. Jill and Erick purchased it in 2000, feeling that it was a rare survivor, and one of the last examples of 'pharmacy architecture' on E. Colfax. We are excited to have you as guests this weekend in association with the 2011 Doors Open Denver event!