463 W. 5th St. – A.S. Benson House

This Edwardian-style house, built in 1897, was the residence of Aaron Shaw Benson, an influential and prosperous citizen of Loveland who served as a Representative in the Colorado Legislature.

Additions include a bathroom on the north side in 1906 and a second-story bedroom and (second) bathroom on the back of the home in 1957. The garden shed was added to the property in the 1950s. Construction date of the carriage house most likely coincides with the home.