In 1981

The tiny duplex at 1606-1608 Julian Street was first identified as the 丹佛 home of 梅尔夫人. The house was inches away from demolition. An intense effort by a small group of concerned citizens including the late Mel Cohen and his wife Esther temporarily saved the structure, which narrowly escaped fire, 一场龙卷风, vandalism and repeated demolition attempts by the city. The house was moved twice before being relocated by the Auraria Foundation to the Auraria Campus in September 1988.

The 梅尔夫人 House was designated a 丹佛 landmark in 1995, and a total restoration was accomplished through private contributions and a grant from the Colorado Historical Fund. The building today serves as a museum, conference center, and the 梅尔夫人 Center for Political Leadership, a program of 密歇根州立大学丹佛.