William Kauffman House facts for kids
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William Kauffman House
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The property in 2019.
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 Location in Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Location | Silver St., Rico, Colorado |
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| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1891 |
| Architect | Hill, Frank L. |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001014 |
| Added to NRHP | October 29, 1982 |
The William Kauffman House is a very old and special house located in Rico, Colorado. It's the only historic house in town made of brick or stone. This house was built way back in 1891. That was a time when Rico was a busy mining town, and its population grew to about 4,000 people!
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History of the Kauffman House
Building a Home in a Boom Town
The William Kauffman House was built during a big mining boom. This was when many people moved to Rico to find work in the mines. The house was a home for the Kauffman family until 1915. Imagine living in a town that was growing so fast!
A House with Many Lives
Later, in the 1940s, a company called the Rico Argentine Mining Company bought the house. They used it to house their workers. This continued until the mine closed down in 1971. After that, the house was empty for about ten years. But in the early 1980s, it was fixed up and brought back to life.
What Makes the House Special?
The William Kauffman House is a two-story building. It has a simple, rectangular shape. The roof slopes gently towards the back. The outside of the house is made of brick. It has special areas that are set back, called recessed bays. There's also a wooden trim, called a cornice, on the south and east sides.
Unique Features
Long ago, there was a porch on the west and south sides of the house. The windows and doors are quite tall. They have a rounded top, which looks like a segment of a circle. This style was popular when the house was built.
A National Treasure
The Kauffman House is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1982. This means it's recognized as a special building that is important to the history of the United States. It helps us remember what life was like in Rico during its mining days.
