Tears–McFarlane House is a historic house located in Denver, Colorado, that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1976. With It was designed by

Frederick Sterner Frederick Sterner (1862–1931) was a British-born American architect, who designed large residential and commercial buildings in Colorado and New York City. Many of his structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Early life ...

. Railroad attorney Daniel W. Tears and his wife commissioned the construction of the Georgian-style house in 1898. They lived in the house for more than 40 years, and during that time became Denver socialites. In 1937, the house was purchased by

Ida Kruse McFarlane Ida Kruse McFarlane (1872-1940) was an English professor and head of the English department at the University of Denver. In 1931, she negotiated to have the Central City Opera House donated to the university. Early life and education Ida Kruse w ...

and Frederick McFarlane. Ida was an English professor at the University of Denver, who helped restore the

Central City Opera House The Central City Opera House is located in the Central City/Black Hawk Historic District in Central City, Colorado, United States. It was constructed in 1878. It has offered operatic and theatrical productions that drew prominent actors and perf ...

. After her death, Frederick married Lillian Cushing, a dancer and actress, who gave dancing lessons in a studio in the basement. In 1966, it became the residence and offices of

Gary Hart Gary Warren Hart (''né'' Hartpence; born November 28, 1936) is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He was the front-runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination until he dropped out amid revelations of extramarital affairs. ...

, who was then a United States senator. It became the Greater Capitol Hill Events Center in 1977 and is now the Center for the People of Capitol Hill.

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Buildings and structures in Denver National Register of Historic Places in Denver 1898 establishments in Colorado {{Colorado-NRHP-stub