Boulder (Colo.). Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board.

The Municipal Building is an excellent example of the Internationl Style, as reflected in its flat roof, ribbons of windows, emphasis of volume, and the windowless expanse of stonework on the original entry bay. Although lacking in ornamentation, Hunter felt that the structural qualities of the building's form and materials were key artisitc elements. The building is significant for the high quality of stone work which reflects masonry found on the campus of the University of Colorado and elsewhere throughout Boulder.

From the description of Municipal Building landmark designation papers 2001. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427395815

The house is significant for its association with the residential development of the Hillside Park neighborhood and for its association with prominent Boulder citizens, many of who had associations with the University of Colorado. Twho of the longest residents were the Linsley and Leitt families.

The property is located in the plat historically referred to as "Shattucks Hillside park" a subdivision of the Grandview Terrace Addition. It was platted in 1907 by Stella F. Shattuck. The subdivision was located on the west side of 17th Street, south of Boulder Creek. The houses were built so as to take advantage of the seeping views of the mountains, valley, university and town. The circling drives , lots and terraces of the subdivision were as critical to the character of the neighborhood as was the careful sitting of the houses.

In 1920 Stella Shattuck replatted Hillside Road. Over the years, Charles Linsley acquired portions of lots 9 and 10 to add to the property at 1610 Hillside.

From the description of Chapman house landmark designation papers 1999. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427378349

This building is significant for its association with the commercial and mult-family development of the east Pearl Street area, and for its association with the Careys, an early Boulder family, as well as the Caranci family.

The Carey family were early boulder entrepreneurs who, through the years, worked at a variety of occupations. The Carey Hotel building, however, represented a source of income for the longest recorded period of time. Thomas Carey was a Canadian immigrant born in 1854. In c.1895, Carey and his wife, Mary, built the residence at 2018 18th Street (now 2008-2010) where they lived and operated the Carey Hotel from approximately 1895 to 1918. Thomas Carey also built and operated a grocery store at 1803 Pearl Street, while Mary served as the proprietor of the hotel. In addition to the grocery, Thomas' occupation over the years was variously listed as carpenter, wallpaper hanger, and stock grower. The Careys may have also built the house at 2022 18th Street, as city directories show them living at either 2018 or 2022 18th Street between 1901 and 1918.

Dominic Caranci purchased the building at 2018 18th Street in 1922, although city directories do not show the Caranci family residing there until 1928. Dominic G. Caranci war born in Italy in 1877. He married Angelica in 1903 and moved to the United States in that same year. They first lived in Marshall, where Dominic worked at several coal mines. They moved to Boulder where Dominic was employed on the University grounds until retirement. They had three sons who all served in World War II.

While the Caranci family lived there, the building served as a single-family residence. Angelica died in 1959, and Dominic lived there until 1969. The building was purchased by Olde World Lighting, and eventually connected with 1807 Pearl Street. In 2000, the building at 1807 Pearl Street was demolished, and the new owners of 2008-2010 plan on rehabiitating the Carey Hotel building.

The building is a flat roofed brick hotel with overhanging eaves with a wood cornice with paired brackets. Decorative brickwork underneath cornices. The second story has two double-hung windows with relieving arches and stone sills. The balcony is missing. The firs floor has a center entrance with a paneled and glazed door flanked by double-hung windows.

From the description of Carey Hotel landmark designation papers 2000. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427374454

This building is significant for its association with the Methodist Church in Boulder. The Methodist Church in Boulder can trace its organization to the same year that the town of Boulder was platted. In 1859, the Boulder City Town Company divided land along Boulder Creek into 4,044 lots; that same year, the Boulder Methodist Church was organized. It was only the fourth Methodist congregation in Colorado. The church did not have a permanent place of worship in the beginning. For nearly ten years, the Methodists met in Boulder's Central School and in the Congregational church. In 1871, B. T. Vincent deeded a portion of the present site on Spruce Street to the Methodist Church. Later that year, the foundation for the first brick church was excavated. This building was dedicated in November, 1872.

In just eight short years after its construction, however, a newly arrived pastor for the congregation found that the church building had fallen into great disrepair. "On my arrival, I found the church building in a deplorable condition. The east side of the house was strengthened by three pine logs resting against the building to prevent it from falling. The interior of the church was unsightly and repulsive on account of long neglect...The condition of the church...made it difficult to collect an audience, especially on stormy days." The new pastor worked to clean up the church property, surrounded it with a new fence, and renovated the interior. The congregation shortly outgrew this building, though, and in 1891, began planning for a new stone church. This building was designed by Harlan Thomas, who worked for Denver architect A. M. Stuckert. The corner stone was laid on December 1, 1891 by Chancellor W. F. McDowell; the tower bell was installed in June 1892; and the building was dedicated in September 1892. The cost to construct the building was $22,500. The original sanctuary seated 600 and featured central heating. The Sunday School room, which seated 200, was separated from the sanctuary by a sliding partition which could be openend.

Growth in the congregation and continued expansion of services and programs led to increasing demands on the stone church. A new parsonage was built in 1903 on the north end of the lot. Initiation of a music ministry lead to the purchase of the church's first pipe organ, a Robert-Hope Jones organ which was dedicated in 1908. By 1913, there were again plans to expand the church building. An addition of the north side of the original church was designed by Boulder architect, A. E. Saunders, and completed in 1914 at a cost of $11,000. Membership continued to grow, however, until it reached almost 1,400 by the church's seventy-fifth anniversary in 1934. Continued expansion and alterations were necessary in order to meet the needs of the congregation. In 1941, the kitchen and dining hall were modernized and christened "Mead Hall". In 1953, the education wing was built for $242,000, and was known as the "Elizabeth Lamb Memorial Wing". With the post-WWII growth in Boulder, the congregation felt that an even larger sanctuary would shortly be needed. Ground-breaking ceremonies for a new sanctuary addition were held in 1958. This sanctuary, seating 1,100 was designed by noted local architect Hobart D. Wagener and cost $358.000. A Roosevelt Organ was installed in the west end of the santuary in April 1960.

The physical expansion and alterations of the First United Methodist Church of Boulder over the years are representative of the changing needs of a growing and expanding congregation. From its mission to serve not only its own members, but those within the community as a whole and beyond, coupled with its location in the heart of Boulder's historic center, the church building has served as a religious as well as social center for many Boulder citizens. The Methodist Church has played a vital role in providing a variety of social services for the entire community over the years: it managed the construction of the Frasier Meadows retirement facility and has provided space within the church building for several community agencies, such as Hospice, the Women's Resource Center, and the Boulder County Aids Project. Thus, the church building at 1421 Spruce Street is not only the physical representation of the oldest religious congregation in Boulder, but of the many social programs and services associated with it.

The style of the First United Methodist Church was categorized in the 1986 inventory as "Richardsonian Romanesque". The building's form and architectural features are reflective of this style as defined by Whiffen, McAlester, and other architectural historicals. Distinguishing elements of this style are: round-topped arches over windows, porches, or entrances; masonry walls, usually with rough-faced, squared stonework; towers with conical roofs; and asymmetrical facades. The orginial portion of the church contains all of these identifying characteristics. The 1914 addition on the northwest corner matched the original in many features on the exterior, including the masonry work and the window sills. The 1958-60 sanctuary addition extended into the former historic sanctuary on the interior and altered this space, which is now closed off by a concrete block wall. On the exterior of the sanctuary, a stained glass and concrete block screen wall is set back from the plane of the stone wall on the south elevation. Here Wagener creatively used the concrete block screen to form openings for the glass, which appears to be set within random patterns.

From the description of First United Methodist Church landmark designation papers 2000. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427378343

In 887, Charles M. and Amanda E. Campbell purchased lots 9 & 10, Block 89 , East Boulder. They built two structures on the property: a one-story brick commercial building at 1949 Pearl Street (built in 1910) and a single story, wood-framed house at 2005 20th Street. Amanda operated the grocery store from 1911 - 1912. They rented the store from 1913 until the early 1920's, when Charles died and Amanda sold the property to her daughters. During the years, it changed hands many times and was mostly used as offices for lawyer Charles Feigert, a cabinet shop for Zelbert Thompson, and most recently as an antiques store. (More information in file.).

This building is a simple one-story, brick commercial building with a flat roof. The building features a corbeled brick cornice, sandstone headers above the rear entrances, and a recessed front entrance with double doors flanked by transoms, display windows and clerestories. The site remains relatively unchanged in terms of building placement and location relative to the street.

From the description of Campbell Corner Grocery landmark designation papers 1998. 1998. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427365960

The house is representative of early twentieth century housing in Boulder. It is an excellent example of Shingle style cottage. This style is noted for its simple decorative details, focusing the emphasis on the building's form and roof style. The property is also significant as an excellent example of vernacular landscape design, which features stone retaining walls forming terraces on the steep lot.

From the description of Holmes-Linsley house landmark designation papers 2000. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427379229

Sidney H. Buckham was pastor of the First Congregational Church from 1951-1955.

Wilfred H. Bunker was pastor of 1st Cong. Church from 1942-1948.

Robert L. Carlson was pastor of 1st Cong. Church from 1955-1962.

Thomas C. Dick was pastor of 1st Cong. Church from 1963-1969.

From the description of First Congregational Church landmark designation papers, 1976. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427285714

Olaf Wickstrom and Sons owned the Boulder City Bakery between 1910 and 1930.

From the description of Wickstrom house landmark designation papers 1990. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427302522

This building is significant for its association with the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, reflecting asurege in Swedish immigration to Colorado in the late 1800's. The church traces its origins to the Ryssby community and served as forerunner of the present-day Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Boulder.

The first Swedish immigrants came to Boulder County in 1869 and settled in the Ryssby community, about 12 miles northeast of Boulder. The Swedes established a log school in 1875 and, by 1881, had established a stone Lutheran church, which still stands along 63rd Street just west of Longmont. Swedish immigrants began settling in Boulder in the 1870's, traveling to Ryssby on Sundays for worship and folk celebrations. Among them was Peter Magnus Shold (1844-1935), who came to Boulder in 1882, established a tailor shop on Pearl Street, and began encouraging other Swedish immigrants to establish a Lutheran Church in Boulder. A small congregation began to meet informally at Shold's home at 1824 17th Street, relying on traveling ministers who "rode the circuit" from Ryssby to Longmont, Loveland, Fort Collins and Greely. In 1887, the congregation was formally organized as the Bethesda Swedish Lutheran Church. The Rev. Peter Lagerman conducted the first services, which continued to be held in Shold's home. The church was officially incorporated in 1892 as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethesda Congregation of Boulder.

The small church soon began looking for a permanent home and selected a site at the corner of 17th and Hill (now Mapleton). The congregation struggled at first to raise money for a new church building, starting and stopping work several times in the early 1890's. Work finally began in earnest in late 1894. The church was completed in 1895, though it was not officially dedicated until May 1901. (sources: Boulder Firsts by Sanford Gladden, Boulder County Herald clippings)[A complete brief history of this church is in this file.].

From the description of Swedish Lutheran Church landmark designation papers 1999. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427370979

Boulder City Brewery was built in 1875 by Frank Weisenhorn and Charles Voegtle. It was sold and became Crystal Springs Brewery and Ice Company around 1897. It burned down in 1921.

From the description of Boulder survey of historic places : Highland Lawn Neighborhood / conducted by Christine Whitacre and R. Laurie Simmons 1989. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427302946

This school was built in 1891 and was designed by Denver architects E.P. Varian and Frederick Sterner. Highland was Boulder's fourth permanent school. From 1893-1895, it served as the location of the University's Preparatory Department. Highland School was last used as an elementary school in June 1970. It has since been used as the home of the Community Free School, Head Start, and Historic Boulder. In 1977, the address was changed from 835 to 885 Arapahoe Avenue.

From the description of Highland School landmark designation papers 1976-1979. 1976-1979. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427284125

This house served as rental housing to a number of working class families from about 1900 to 1943. From about 1944 to 1963, this was the home of S. Clark and Dora M. Chapman. Mr. Chapman was partner and manager of Ideal Market for more tthat fifty years. He opened the first Ideal market store at 2516 Broadway (across the street for the subject house) in August 1940, and in 1958, relocated it to the North Broadway Shopping Center where it is located today. Chapman was active in the community and in the grocery business. He retired in 1989, and sold Ideal Market to Steve LeBlang.

Called the Ideal Drive In Market when it opened in 1940, it was the first grocery store to offer a parking lot in front. From the time that the store opened south of its present location, to today, the store has served as an important center for neighborhoods in the area. Earl and Minnie Simonds occupied the house in 1938.

The house is a well-preserved example of one of the smaller vernacular houses in Boulder. It is a one-and-a-half-story front gabled house with clapboad and decorative shingles. Vernacular housing is characterized by an overall simplicity of design, with no particular stylisitic influence, and was based on local traditions utilizing locally available materials. It was generally the least expensive type of building available to the homeowner, as it did not require formal architecture knowledge or the degree of skilled craftsmanship require by some more formal styles.

From the description of Chapman house landmark designation papers 1999. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427371067

In 1935, Frank Youmans purchased lots 27-30 from the Holiday House Association of Chicago. Youmans, a building contractor, built a 3,500 square foot home at 727 13th Street. He was active in the Boulder Rotary Club and the Elks Club, while his wife, Grace, was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, St. John's Episcopal Church, and the Boulder Social Scene. Their home was known as the "scene of many lovely parties".

From the description of Youmans house landmark designation papers 1998. 1998. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427377288

This house is also known as the Culver-Bixby house.

From the description of Woodward-Baird house photographs 1977. 1977. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427322127

This house is significant for its association with the Soule and Coates families, both early prominent Boulder families. The house was built for Jennie and Albert G. Soule, Anthony Arnett's daughter and son-in-law, by the construction company of Payson Gleason and Wanger & Co. Anthony Arnett was a prominent pioneer resident of Boulder. He purchased the property from the U.S. government and sold it to the Soules to build a house, which they did in 1875-76. Albert Soule was the proprietor of a saloon and billiard room at the corner of Broadway. The house changed ownership in 1888 and again in 1901 when it was sold to Edwin Coates. Edwin was deputy county clerk and recorder, city clerk and later, under-sheriff. He was appointed postmaster of Boulder in 1896, and served two terms in this capacity. About 1887, he started an agricultural implement business. When he was 40, Coates sold his business and entered the University of Colorado Law School. After graduating in 1909, he practiced law for a number of years in the Coates Building on Pearl Street. He married Florence Wilder, a member of a Boulder pioneer family. She held several degrees from the University of Colorado and taught mathematics in the Boulder school district. Their only child died in 1906. Edwin died in 1942. The Coates family owned the house for nearly sixty years, until Mrs. Coates' death in 1960. Another famous Boulder businessman who owned the house prior to the Coates was George McClure.

The house is a well-preserved example of Colonial Revivial (Italiante). The building's form and architectural features are reflective of the Italiante style, as evidenced by its two story rectangular form; low-pitched roof with widely overhanging eaves having paired brackets beneath; and paired tall, narrow windows with elaborated crowns.

From the description of Soule-Coates house landmark designation papers 2000. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427378013

This house is also known as the Culver-Bixby house.

From the description of Woodward-Baird house landmark designation papers 1977-1979. 1977-1979. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427284134

In the 1950's this house was owned by George Reinhart of Reinert's Mens Clothing. It changed ownership to Douglas McWeeny and Lois Fullop before being sold to Phillip Olson in 1965 and Roger Olson in 1967. It has remained property of Roger and Phyllis Olson since then.

From the description of Olson house landmark designation papers 2000. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427378332

The site contains the building foundations and associated structures of Boulder's first smelter, the Boyd Smelter/Mill, which was constructed on this site in 1874. The smelter/mill operated until approximately 1918; the mill was partly dismantled after it ceased operations, but much of the concrete portions of the structure were still standing as late as the 1950's. The site also contains a concrete dam and a headgate at the west end of the two previously existing reservoirs and portions of a berm which separated the reservoirs from Boulder Creek. Also visible are the stone bridge abutments for the 1882-1883 Greeley, Salt Lake and Pacific Railroad (also known as the Switzerland Trail) and the stone towers which once supported the pre-1918 city water line.

This site is significant for its association with the smelting and milling industires which occurred along Boulder Creek between Ninth Street and the mouth of Boulder Canyon from the 1870's through the late 1910's. Metal mining was the basic economic underpinning for Boulder's early growth. These smelters and mils processed the ores being mined and transported from such centers as Ward, Gold Hill, and a number of other mining camps. The water from Boulder creek was diverted and used for hydraulic power and ore dressing.

Boulder's first smelter, the Boyd Smelter, was constructed on this site in 1874 by James H. Boyd. Although the buildings are no longer present, foundations remain, as well as a headgate which diverted water from the creek and into two reservoirs. The Boyd Smelter, which originally treated high grade ore, was later convertd to a tungsten-processing mill. The Boyd Smelter/Mill had various uses over time, all of which were related to the refining of mined ores: 1) a smelter to treat high grade ore (gold and silver); 2)conversion oto a mill to concentrate low-grade (gold-telluride); 3)conversion to a mill for tungsten ores; and 4) conversion to an expanded tungsten mill. [Chronology of mill, including references to the railroad and water tower/water line are included in this folder.].

From the description of Boyd Smelter landmark designation papers 1998. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427370967

This home was designed by St. Louis architect George E. King. It was built by Willamette Arnett, son of Boulder pioneers Anthony and Mary Arnett. Willamette Arnett occupied the house from 1877 until his death in 1901. From 1901-1914, several families occupied the house. In 1914, Eliza Fullen occupied the house. In 1965, Mr and Mrs. Hiram Fullen, Jr. restored the house. The Fullen Family retained ownership since 1914.

From the description of Arnett-Fullen house landmark designation papers 1990. 1990. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427347115

This house is associated with severla Boulder business owners, working class families, and members of the University of Colorado faculty. Frank and Mae Leonard lived in the house from 1905 to 1920. He was a well known mining expert, machinist and salesman. Mae raised money for improvements at the nearby Mount St. Gertrude Academy. Information about the people who resided in this house are included in this file.

From the description of 1150 Euclid Avenue landmark consideration papers 1998. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427371070

According to "Notes on Boulder in 1883" by Clarence L. Spears: "The Masonic Cemetery is that part of the Columbia Cemetery that lies south of the Anderson Ditch. The part north is the Odd Fellows' Cemetery."

From the description of Columbia Cemetery landmark designation papers 1977. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427285751

Names of this building at 1025 Pearl Street: 1872-1875 - Arnett Block; 1875-1876 - Sherman House Hotel; 1876-1877 - National Hotel; 1877-1894 - Brainard's Hotel and Brainard Hotel; 1894-1894 - Stillman Hotel; 1895-1913 - Brainard Hotel; 1900-1946 - Arnett Hotel; 1946-1953 - Bonnie Briar Hotel; 1953-1968 - Arnett Hotel; 1969-1972 - Keller's Inn Hotel; 1973-1975 - Shannon's Rooming House until 1978.

On 6 May 1978: "The roof of the old Arnett Hotel, in the 1000 block of Pearl Street, caved in at about 8 a.m., sending a cloud of dust high into the snow-filled sky and virtually destroying the 106-year-old building." The Arnett building is owned by Boulder City Councilman Bob White, and Frank Day, a restaurant designer. It was being converted to a retail center and restaurant. Work on the project, which entailed the removal of interior walls, began earlier this spring." (Camera 7 May 1978).

From the description of Arnett Hotel landmark designation papers 1978. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427285511