Byers–Evans House facts for kids
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Byers–Evans House
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Colorado
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| Location | 1310 Bannock St., Denver, Colorado |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1880 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, Victorian Eclectic |
| Part of | Civic Center Historic District (ID74002348) |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000158 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 25, 1970 |
| Designated CP | February 27, 1974 |
The Byers–Evans House is a special historic house museum in Denver, Colorado. It's a place where you can learn about the past. Today, it is home to History Colorado's Center for Colorado Women's History. The house is also known as Evans House and is a Denver Landmark. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Civic Center Historic District.
A Look Back: History of the House
The Byers–Evans House was built in 1883. It was first owned by William Byers, who started the famous Rocky Mountain News newspaper. In 1889, he sold the house to William Gray Evans.
The house was built in the Italianate style. This style often features tall windows and decorative eaves. Over the years, new parts were added to the house.
William Evans lived in the home with his wife, Cornelia Lunt Gray. They had four children: John, Josephine, Margaret, and Katharine. In 1900, William's mother, Margaret Gray Evans, moved into the house. She was a former First Lady of Colorado. Her daughter, Anne Evans, who was unmarried, also moved in.
Members of the Evans family continued to live in this historic house for a very long time. They stayed there until 1981.
The Byers–Evans House was recognized as a historic place in 1970. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Later, in 1974, it was listed again as an important part of the Civic Center Historic District.
In 1981, the house was given to History Colorado. This gift included almost everything inside the house. Today, the house looks much like it did between 1912 and 1924. About 90% of the furniture, dishes, and other items are original family belongings.
Center for Colorado Women's History
The Center for Colorado Women's History is located inside the Byers–Evans House. You can find it in Denver at 1310 Bannock Street. It is right behind the Denver Art Museum.
This center focuses on the history of women in Colorado. It offers talks, tours, and exhibits. These activities help people learn more about the important roles women played in Colorado's past.
You can take a guided tour of the museum. This is the only way to see inside the house. The museum is managed by History Colorado.
