Barker House - Manitou Springs, CO
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Outspoken1
N 38° 51.472 W 104° 55.024
13S E 507195 N 4301007
This facility grew over time a resort hotel with 110 rooms!
Waymark Code: WMCP2V
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2011
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Originally built in 1872, Charles Barker purchased the property and eventually remodeled and increased the size until Barker House had 100 rooms!. Barker eventually lost the property due to renovation costs, though stayed on as manager until his death in 1905. Eventually the property was changed from a hotel to apartments. It is now a senior housing facility. (from historic plaque)
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
City of Manitou Springs
County or City: Manitou Springs
Date Dedicated: Unknown
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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