For Lord of the Rings fans, those who love wizard’s staffs and people who have always wondered what it would be like to sit on top of a giant, old-fashioned barber’s pole: you know have something to fight for in downtown Denver. On June 24, someone named Barry Gilbert submitted a concept plan for a project that would place a giant tower with an observation orb in downtown Denver at 1546 California Street. The plan immediately drew comparisons to everything from a candlestick to the Eye of Sauron in the Lord of the Rings movies. While nothing about the submitted designs is reminiscent of an evil ruler focused on dominating middle earth, the designs also don’t look like any other building in Denver’s skyline. Details are sparse based on the initial filings, with the project description simply, “A 673’ tall observation ‘Spiral Tower’ feature. With new supporting structure/building on first floor.” ✍️ Read the full story by Catie Cheshire at westword.com or at the link in our bio. #ey...