Barker House (Manitou Springs, Colorado) facts for kids
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| Location | 819 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado |
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| Architectural style | Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000604 |
| Added to NRHP | 1979 |
The Barker House is a historic building in Manitou Springs, Colorado. It was once a hotel. Today, it is a private apartment building. The Barker House is part of the Manitou Springs Historic District. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site in the United States.
History of the Barker House
The story of the Barker House began in 1881. A man named Charles Barker bought a building called Pine Cottage. Mr. Barker was a manager and a schoolteacher at the Manitou House. He decided to make Pine Cottage much bigger.
He added new parts to the building. This expansion turned Pine Cottage into the "Barker House." For many years, it served as a hotel. Visitors could stay there when they came to Manitou Springs.
Today, the Barker House is no longer a hotel. It has been changed into a private apartment building. There are 48 different homes inside. The building still stands at 819 Manitou Avenue. It remains an important part of Manitou Springs' history.
