Dexter Cabin facts for kids
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Dexter Cabin
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U.S. Historic district
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The cabin in 2011.
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 Location in Colorado
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| Location | 912 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, Colorado, United States |
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| Built | 1879 |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000163 |
| Added to NRHP | August 25, 1970 |
The Dexter Cabin is a special old building in Leadville, Colorado. It used to be the home and hunting lodge of a man named James V. Dexter. He was a very successful businessman who invested a lot in mining. Even though it's called a "cabin," people have said the inside is surprisingly fancy and beautifully decorated!
Today, Dexter Cabin is a Colorado State Historic Site. This means it's an important place protected by the state of Colorado because of its history. It's now a museum that you can visit. The state's history organization, History Colorado, takes care of it.
The cabin is located right next to another historic building called Healy House. Both of these buildings are part of the Leadville Historic District. This whole district is a very important area, recognized as a National Historic Landmark because of its history. The Dexter Cabin was actually moved to its current spot next to Healy House so they could be together.
The Dexter Cabin was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. This is a list of places across the United States that are important to the country's history.
Exploring the Dexter Cabin
When you visit Dexter Cabin, you can imagine what life was like for James V. Dexter in the late 1800s. You'll see how a wealthy mining investor lived, even in a mountain town like Leadville. The cabin shows off the fancy style of homes from that time.
Visiting the Museums
Both Dexter Cabin and Healy House are open to the public as museums. They offer a great chance to learn about the history of Leadville, especially during its mining boom days. You can see how people lived and worked in this unique Colorado town.
See also
External links
- Healy House Museum and Dexter Cabin History Colorado
