aspen greige

I jokingly say I'm moving to Aspen to become a rancher someday. And while moving I found Aspen pictures that were over ten years old. But I have to say while I love that town the ultra sleek modern interiors aren't me. Nor are the very lodge feeling ones with open stonework and such. So there's something really lovely about this Aspen interior by David Easton with what looks to be a very classic limed wood.

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telluride, three of three

The last thing I wanted to share about this village is the beauty of the details. Since the preservation of the buildings is obviously very treasured, there are some beautiful architectural details around town.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What I look like as a crazy person taking pictures. Just kidding, he lives in a camera shop in town.

 

I hope you enjoyed the belated tour of Telluride enough to entice a visit.

 

Photos by me so please credit if you share, thanks!

telluride, two of three

I wanted to share some of the lovely period houses of Telluride. They're so well kept and even the new construction blends seamlessly with the old. I loved the restoration of this one.

 And many more gems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
This was my favorite, Sotheby's only "fixer-upper"

 

telluride, one of three

I've been meaning to share these for about a month since we returned from there. I was a tad caught up in moving arrangements so better late than never. I hope your thoughts haven't turned to warmth and spring too wholly to enjoy the architecture of this mountain village.

Telluride, Colorado is one of those cities where they recognize the picturesque value is part of their aesthetic identity. They've done a lot of ensure that buildings conform to a certain standard of period preservation to maintain their iconic character. I hope you enjoy my photos!

Above is the San Miguel County Courthouse. The original structure dates 1885-1886, and was destroyed by fire on March 9, 1887. Bricks were salvaged to rebuild the present courthouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

The Richarsonian Romanesque Nugget Building, which houses the Nugget Theater. It was originally the Old First National Bank Building commissioned by Lucien Lucius (L.L.) Nunn in 1892. It was designed by Denver architect designed James Murdoch.

 

 

 

 

 The original Rio Grande Southern Train Depot, now an arts center or some sort. I saw they offer classes!

 

   

  The famous New Sheridan which has been lodging Telluride's visitors since 1891. Burned to ashes in 1894 but reopened in the current brick structure only a year later. The place has even endured flooding by nearby Coronet Creek. The building is also home to the Sheridan Opera House which opened in 1912 by J. A. Segerberg, the manager of the New Sheridan.

The Telluride Historical Museum which originally opened in 1896 as Hall's Hospital which, remarkable, remained open as a medical center until 1964. 

Never fear, if new-build is your thing. Mountain Village is for you. Still very pretty but with a style of mountain architecture that feels very glossy and new.

 

unsinkable molly

I wanted to take advantage of being in Colorado since I'm kind of a historic house fan... obviously. I got to stop into the Molly Brown House, which was decked out for the anniversary of the Titanic.  Molly, being the unsinkable Margaret Brown. image

The house was built in the 1880s by architect William A. Lang for owners Isaac and Mary Large. The Brown's bought the house in 1884 and made very few changes, although one of which was adding gilt (yes, gilt...) floor to ceiling lincrusta/anaglypta to the entry hall and tile to the porch. In 1902, it was even the governor's mansion for the Governor of Colorado while their house was being remodeled. Photos by me.

 

 

The interior. No, I don't think I would want to move in but I enjoyed seeing it at any rate. image

 

  

 

 

  

Molly presenting a trophy cup award to Capt. Arthur Henry Rostron for his service in the rescue of the passengers on Titanic that sunk April 15, 1912. image

  I did tremendously enjoy the account of her insurance claim from the Titanic. The woman knows how to travel. ref