Squires-Tourtellot House - Boulder, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
N 40° 01.117 W 105° 16.951
13T E 475890 N 4429861
This is the oldest surviving home in Boulder which was built in 1865.
Waymark Code: WMGHR8
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 7

"Built in 1865, using native field and river stone, the three-story structure includes additions of wood. It is believed to be Boulder’s oldest residential building." (from (visit link) )

"The oldest surviving home in Boulder was built in 1865 and is located in this area which is known as The Squires-Tourtellot House. You can find it located at 1019 Spruces Street. The home features material derived from local river rock and fieldstone and has 20 inch thick walls. This home is the only example in Boulder of New England rural architecture, and includes other features like “double-hung windows, six over six wood lintels, louvered shutters, and a steep gable roof with chimneys” on either end." (from (visit link) )
Street address:
1019 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO USA


County / Borough / Parish: Boulder

Year listed: 1978

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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