They'd better not raze it!

It is one of the few old, cool, buildings Denver has left. A bunch of beautiful old buildings were destroyed in the 70's and 80's. Denver can't be all modern.

Mayan sale lights S. Broadway

The Mayan's designation as a Denver landmark saved it from the wrecking ball in 1984. Operated by Landmark Theaters since 1986, the Mayan is one of the country's three remaining theaters designed in the Art Deco-Mayan Revival style. It has been converted into a three- screen palace with one large auditorium. The upstairs area houses two cozy theaters that feature stadium seating, a cafe and a lobby seating area.

Because of a quirk in city ordinances, the 76-year-old building still could be demolished, said Kathleen Brooker, president of Historic Denver Inc. Landmark status only gives buildings a one-year protection unless they are in a historic district. Broadway separates the Mayan from the Baker Neighborhood Historic District.