Permit number 6532 shows that the building was built in 1928 and was designed by the architectural firm of Ireland and Parr. Benjamin H. Rushnevsky, part owner of the building, is listed as the contractor. Known as the Gardenia Apartments, the building was constructed at a cost of $50,000.
Frederick W. Ireland, Jr., architect, and Elza W. Parr, engineer, practiced in Denver from 1926 through 1932.