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.

 

cà d'zan

Cà d'Zan, supposedly Venetian for "House of John" (I don't know Venetian), is the waterfront residence that was originally constructed for John and Mable Ringling in Sarasota, Florida. The mansion was designed by architect Dwight James Baum in the Venetian Gothic style. The couple worked with the architect ceaselessly. The house is largely inspired by Venice’s Doge’s Palace and Cà d’Oro, and so this house is oriented to face Sarasota Bay.

The construction was carried out by Owen Burns, and was completed in 1925 for $1.5 million. They didn't live in it long as it was established as a museum by 1927. It is huge. It encompasses around 36,000 square feet with 41 rooms and 15 bathrooms. Oddly the house is five stories and a full basement, very rare and impractical in Florida. The Belvedere tower alone is 81 feet high. Per the museum, Ca' d’Zan is constructed with “T” blocks, concrete, and brick. Then the builders covered the structure with stucco and terra cotta, embellishing with glazed tile. The original roof was made from 16^th century Spanish tiles imported by the builder. I wonder where he sourced them! The terrace on the bay is monumental and is made of domestic and imported marble arranged in a chevron pattern. Take note, all you bloggers who are obsessed with chevron designs!

The details are just amazing. Notice the intricate decorative work, some of which show this was built for a magic man/occultist.

I love this photo of a Banyan from the grounds.

Images via Hoyin Ip, Ringling Museum, History Hurricane, flickr, flickr hive mind and Atelier Tree