Hoverhome and Hover Farmstead - Longmont, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
N 40° 10.933 W 105° 07.873
13T E 488829 N 4447990
This lovely mansion is available for rental for weddings and other events.
Waymark Code: WMNP53
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 2

"Historic Hoverhome, the elegant, English Tudor, Gothic Revival home of Charles and Katherine Hover, was constructed in 1913-1914. Designed by the Denver architectural firm of Roeschlaub & Roeschlaub, the 6000 square foot house was built according to 56 pages of detailed specifications calling for “all materials and workmanship to be of the finest quality throughout.”

During the 70 years the Hovers and their adopted daughter Beatrice resided at Hoverhome, the property was carefully maintained and remains in excellent condition. Reflecting Jacobethan detailing, parapeted stone roof gables rise above the steep-pitched roof and Tudor arches grace the entry porch and front door.

The distinctive home was constructed at a cost of approximately $25,000. A local newspaper reporting its completion in June 1914, described it as “modern in every particular, including electric lights and heat and conveniences and comforts found only in a large city.”

Historic Hoverhome is currently owned and maintained by The St. Vrain Historical Society. Hoverhome is an event center for the community. The home is available for private rental for weddings, receptions, celebrations, corporate events, afternoon teas and tours. All proceeds from event rentals and tours go directly back to the continued preservation of the home." (from (visit link) )

The NRHP Form may be found at (visit link) . The St. Vrain Historical Society HoverHome website is at (visit link) .
Street address:
1303-1309 Hover Rd
Longmont, CO USA


County / Borough / Parish: Boulder

Year listed: 1999

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

Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Historic function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic

Current function: Domestic, Recreation And Culture, Social

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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