Historical Sites in Colorado Springs
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise
Briarhurst Manor
This stone Tudor-style mansion was built in 1876 by the founder of Manitou Springs, Dr. William A. Bell. Now a fine restaurant, it is located at 404 Manitou Ave., 685-1864, www.briarhurst.com.
Colorado Springs School
Charles and Virginia Baldwin built the Claremont Estate as a scaled-down replica of the Grand Trianon at Versailles in 1907. 21 Broad moor Ave., 475-9747, www.css.org.
Glen Eyrie
This 67-room tudor-style castle was built in 1871 for the founder of Colo rado Springs, General William Palmer. It contains many innovative features for its time of construction. Open to the public for tours when conference schedules allow. Admission. 3820 N. 30, 634-0808.
Old City Hall
This small log structure, the first city hall in Colorado City (now called Old Colorado City), was built originally as an office and apothecary shop. 2902 W. Colorado Ave. Pioneers Museum Built in 1903 as the El Paso County Courthouse, the neoclassical building is the principal museum of the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region. Located at 215 S. Tejon St. No charge, 385-5990, www.springsgov.com.
Shove Chapel
Built in 1930 on the Colorado College campus, the chapel was modeled after Winchester Cathedral in England. In addition to religious services, it is also used for concerts and weddings. 389-6638 or www.coloradocollege.edu.
Rock Ledge Ranch
Near Garden of the Gods, 30th and Gateway. City owned
“living ancestry” farm and agricultural mu seum. Special educational programs offered. Call for hours, 578-6777, http://rockledgeranch.com.
Victor, Colorado
Downtown walk includes many historical buildings and their history. For more information visit www.victorcolorado.com.