Noteworthy Mention of the Burns Brentwood Neighborhood in Denver

The Burns Brentwood Neighborhood in Denver is a development that was created in 1946 for the returning servicemen from World War II.

History of Burns Brentwood

Franklin Lane Burns was born in Denver in 1914. Burns anticipated the post-war housing boom and began developing the Burns Brentwood subdivision in southwest Denver in 1946. He offered small minimal traditional type houses to returning servicemen and their families, taking advantage of the generous loan provisions of the G.I. Bill.

Location and Homes

Burns Brentwood is a small community located off South Federal Avenue between Jewell and Yale Avenue. Its western border is Lowell Blvd. It has great access to the wonderful Asian and Mexican restaurants along the Federal corridor and is close to the popular Harvey Park and Ruby Hill Park. This neighborhood is situated close to Hampden Avenue and the C-line light rail that services the South Platte corridor. Many homes in Burns Brentwood are affordably priced, especially for first-time homebuyers.