Robert S. Roeschlaub facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robert S. Roeschlaub
Born	Robert Sawers Roeschlaub (1843-07-06)July 6, 1843 Munich, Germany
Died	October 25, 1923(1923-10-25) (aged 80) San Diego, California
Resting place	Fairmount Cemetery
Occupation	Architect
Spouse(s)	Annie Mary Fisher ​ (m. 1868)​
Children	7
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Robert Sawers Roeschlaub (born July 6, 1843 – died October 25, 1923) was a famous architect in Colorado. He designed many important buildings, including schools, churches, and homes.

Early Life and Family

Robert Roeschlaub was born in Munich, Germany, on July 6, 1843. His father, Michael, was a doctor for the King of Bavaria. His mother, Margaretta, was from Scotland.

In 1845, when Robert was two years old, his family moved to the United States. They first lived in Missouri, then settled in Quincy, Illinois.

Military Service in the Civil War

In August 1862, Robert joined the army from Quincy. He became a sergeant in the 84th Illinois Infantry. He was promoted several times during the American Civil War.

He was wounded twice while serving. The first time was in 1862 at the Battle of Stones River. The second time was in 1863 at the Battle of Chickamauga. He left the army in June 1865.

Becoming an Architect

After the war, Robert went back to Quincy. He married Annie Mary Fisher on September 29, 1868. They had seven children together.

He started studying architecture with Robert Bunce. In 1873, he moved to Denver, Colorado, and began his own architecture business.

Roeschlaub & Son Firm

In 1903, Robert's son, Frank S. Roeschlaub, joined the business. The company was then called Roeschlaub & Son. Robert retired in 1912, but the firm continued its work.

Robert designed many different types of buildings. These included schools, college buildings, churches, homes, and business places. He also helped improve Denver's building rules.

Professional Achievements

Robert Roeschlaub was a respected architect. In 1889, he was elected to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He became a Fellow of the AIA in 1900.

He was also the President of AIA Colorado from 1892 to 1912. In 1909, when architects needed licenses, Robert was given License Number One. This showed how important he was in his field.

Notable Buildings in Colorado

Robert Roeschlaub designed many buildings that are still known today. Some of his commercial buildings in Denver include:

• The King Block (1879)
• The Bancroft Block (1880)
• The Times Building (1881)
• The Union Block (1881)
• The Barth Block (1881)
• The A.T. Lewis & Son Dept. Store (1894; 1902)
• The I.F. Williams Store (1902)

Today, only the Lewis Department Store and the Hover Drug Co. Buildings are still standing. The Hover building is a great example of his commercial designs.

Many of his other buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. Some of these include:

• The Central City Opera House (1878)
• The Trinity United Methodist Church (1888)
• The Corona School (1889)
• The Chamberlin Observatory (1890) at the University of Denver
• The Cheyenne County Jail (1894), which is now a museum
• The Hover Mansion in Longmont (1902)
• The First Congregational Church in Manitou Springs (1882)

Legacy

A book was written about Robert S. Roeschlaub's life and work. It is called Robert S. Roeschlaub: Architect of the Emerging West, 1843-1923. It was first published in 1988.

Robert Sawers Roeschlaub passed away in San Diego, California, on October 25, 1923. He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver.