Beierle Farm facts for kids
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Beierle Farm
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Beierle Farm site plan
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 Location in Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Location | Hudson Rd. north of Irondale Rd., near Watkins |
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| Nearest city | Watkins, Colorado |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1890 |
| Built by | William Arter |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, Hipped Cottage |
| MPS | Denver International Airport MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 92001673 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | December 23, 1992 |
| Removed from NRHP | November 9, 2007 |
The Beierle Farm was an old farm located near Watkins, Colorado. It began its history in 1890. This historic farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. However, it was later removed from the list.
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What Was the Beierle Farm?
The Beierle Farm was a special place because of its long history. It was built in 1890 by William Arter. The farm covered about 3 acres of land. It was known for its unique building style. This style is called "Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements architecture."
A Look at the Farm's History
The farm was home to the Beierle family for many years. Ray Beierle and his family worked the land. They first farmed there from 1929 to 1938. After that, they moved to another farm about 30 miles away.
The Beierle family returned to their original farm in 1945. They continued to live and work there for a long time. The family finally left the Beierle Farm in 1990.
Other Names for the Farm
Over the years, the Beierle Farm was known by a few different names. People also called it the Arter Farm. This name came from its original builder, William Arter. It was also known as the Knapff Farm and the Hill Farm.
Why Was It Special?
The Beierle Farm was important enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are important to American history. When it was listed, the farm had several key parts. These included four important buildings. There were also three important structures and one important site. All of these added to its historical value.
What Happened to the Farm?
The Beierle Farm was removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This happened on November 7, 2007. The reason it was delisted was sad. The farm was torn down, or "demolished." Because it no longer existed, it could not stay on the list of historic places.
