Denver Federal Center

Federal office campus · Lakewood, Colorado

Illustration of Denver Federal Center

Overview

The Denver Federal Center is a large campus of federal offices and laboratories, home to agencies including the U.S. Geological Survey and FEMA's regional office.

History

The site was built in 1941 as the Denver Ordnance Plant, which made ammunition during World War II, and was later turned into a federal office center.

Today

The campus employs thousands, and work there requires federal background checks and access control.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.