Baker is defined by these boundaries: 6th Ave on the north, Lincoln on the east, Mississippi on the South, and the South Platte River on the west. Within these boundaries is a Denver landmark district, part of the City government's Historic Preservation effort. This same district was entered into the National Register of Historic Places as South Side-Baker Historic District in 1985.

The majority of the neighborhood includes 19th century houses. William Lang,
Denver's premiere 19th century architect and master architect, was commissioned for several structures in the district by speculators. Lang was primarily noted for larger structures-like the Molly Brown House.

The neighborhood was named for John Hutchinson Baker, a 20th Century president at the University of Colorado. The Baker family residence is located in the 100 block of West 4th Avenue.

Baker has always played a central role in the history of Denver. For more information, visit Baker Historic Neighborhood Association's website ~