Boulder Crescent Place Historic District facts for kids
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Boulder Crescent Place Historic District
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 Location in Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Location | 9 & 11 W. Boulder; 312, 318, 320 N. Cascade, Colorado Springs, Colorado |
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| Built | 1894 to 1901 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001555 |
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| Added to NRHP | 1987 |
The Boulder Crescent Place Historic District is a special old neighborhood in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's located along West Boulder and Cascade Avenue. This area is recognized as a National Register of Historic Places site. It's also listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. This means it's an important place with a lot of history!
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What is the Boulder Crescent Place Historic District?
This historic district features five unique houses. They were built in Colorado Springs between 1894 and 1901. These homes show off two cool styles of architecture: Dutch Colonial Revival and Queen Anne.
Around the year 1900, many people moved to the Pikes Peak region. They came to Colorado Springs for their health. They also wanted to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. The city grew a lot during this time. The Boulder Crescent Place area is close to Memorial Valley Park. The streets here are still lined with trees. These trees were planted when the homes were first built over a hundred years ago.
A Look Back: History of the District
The land for the Boulder - Cascade block was first planned in 1883. It was a great spot because it was near many important places. It was close to the downtown business area. It was also near the railroad station and Monument Valley Park.
The district is special for several reasons. It has charming old buildings. It still looks much like it did long ago. It's a residential area, meaning people live in these homes. Plus, it's located along the wide, tree-lined Cascade Avenue. Being so close to the park also makes it unique.
The houses at 312 and 320 N. Cascade were built on land that was divided in 1883. Later, in 1898, the land was split into smaller lots. Soon after, the other three houses in the district were built very close to each other. At first, these buildings were meant to be nice family homes. But as more tourists and people seeking health came to Colorado, some homes became boarding houses. This meant they offered rooms for many visitors to stay.
Explore the Homes!
Let's take a closer look at the historic homes in this district:
- 312 N. Cascade Avenue
- Built: 1895
- Style: Late Victorian
- This house has two and a half stories. It has a gabled roof and dormer windows on the sides. It also has a three-sided dormer. Today, this building provides housing for multiple families.
- 318 N. Cascade Avenue
- Built: 1900-1901
- Style: Dutch Colonial Revival
- This two-story home is a great example of Dutch Colonial Revival style. It has a special gambrel roof and dormers. It also features colonial-style windows and porch columns. The middle dormer has a beautiful Palladian window. It also has decorative shingling. The front door has fancy beveled glass on the sides.
- 320 N. Cascade Avenue
- Built: 1894
- Style: Queen Anne
- This large, three-story home has a gabled roof. It sits at an angle where W. Boulder and N. Cascade Avenue meet. Besides its striking gables, it once had a big porch. It also featured beveled windows and a bay window. There was even a porch on the third story! Inside, you can find special Van Briggle tiles. There are also fancy fireplaces and carvings of leaves and garlands. The house was damaged in a fire in December 1982. It was later bought in December 1984 and carefully fixed up.
- 9 W. Boulder
- Built: 1899-1900
- Style: Queen Anne and Colonial Revival
- This two and a half-story Queen Anne home also shows parts of Colonial Revival style. It has a two-story open porch with a cone-shaped top. It also has a roof with many gables. There's an enclosed porch on the second story. Beveled windows are on the west side and at the front entrance. Van Briggle tile surrounds the firebox next to two fireplaces.
- 11 W. Boulder
- Built: 1899
- Style: Colonial Revival
- This two-story Colonial Revival home mixes different shapes and details. It has a steep gabled roof and bay windows. There's also a square porch with columns. In front of the house, you can still see the original black iron hitching post.
Images for kids
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The two and a half-story house at 312 N. Cascade Avenue.
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The Dutch Colonial Revival home at 318 N. Cascade Avenue.
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The Queen Anne style house at 320 N. Cascade Avenue.
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The Queen Anne and Colonial Revival home at 9 W. Boulder.
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The Colonial Revival home at 11 W. Boulder.
