Norlin Quadrangle Historic District - Boulder, CO
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N 40° 00.521 W 105° 16.276
13T E 476847 N 4428755
This historic district is the original part of the University of Colorado-Boulder campus
Waymark Code: WMPF5R
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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"The district is comprised of twelve buildings which form the oldest part of the main campus of the University of Colorado. The buildings, constructed on land donated in 1872 by six leading Boulder residents, reflect a deliberate variety of architectural styles." (from (visit link) )

"The Norlin Quadrangle Historic District of the University of Colorado, Boulder, consists of twelve historical and architecturally significant buildings that comprise the oldest part of the Main Campus in Boulder, The buildings are arranged somewhat formally and house primarily academic functions. They also represent a striking variety of architectural styles, and their interior space, while not ornate, is of a quality and kind of craftsmanship not found in modern academic facilities. A century ago the area was a rocky, windy mesa with no cultivation or protection from the elements, but the grounds are now covered by lawns and shaded by trees that help give this section of campus its particular grace, feeling, and ambiance. There are no intrusions in the district."

The NRHP Form may be found at (visit link) .
Street address:
University of Colorado campus
Boulder, CO USA


County / Borough / Parish: Boulder

Year listed: 1980

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Education, Architecture, Landscape Architecture

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

Historic function: Education

Current function: Education

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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