Historic Downtown Erie, Colorado

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Historic Downtown Erie, Colorado

Erie, Colorado 80516, United States

Created By: Pamela Teixeira

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The Town of Erie, Colorado, was incorporated in 1874 on territory previously occupied by the Cheyenne and Arapaho nations. During the Colorado Gold Rush, pioneers began to settle in the area taking advantage of the rich agricultural potential as well as the mineral resources along Coal Creek. Today, Erie is one of the fastest-growing communities on the Front Range, located in both Weld and Boulder counties.

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Text and photos courtesy of Erie Historic Preservation Advisory Board:

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This was the 19th-century home of the large family of William and Sarah Bailey for more than half of a century. They were British immigrants who lived here with their children and various members of their extended family who were associated... Read more
This was the home of mine-owner and superintendent Felix P. McKenna and his family. In 1903, he had an untimely death in a Wyoming mine disaster. The house is a well-preserved example of the more substantial and decorative homes that the ow... Read more
This building is representative of late 19th century architecture in Erie and reflects late Victorian Italianate details. This home is an example of typical early domestic housing for coal mining families. The house is associated with membe... Read more
The first owner of the house was John T. Williams, who operated an early general store and a drug store in town. He was also on the first Board of Trustees and served as its second President. From 1909 to 1937, this was the home of the Dr. ... Read more
This house is important to the history of Erie for its association with legendary pharmacist, mayor, and banker, Charles J. Elzi. Elzi and his wife built the house and lived in it until 1972. He served as Erie’s mayor from 1940-1942 and a... Read more
This house is representative of Late Victorian domestic design and was associated with coal mining families for many years. The Robert and Martha Lawley family lived here beginning about 1884. Mr. Lawley was born in England and came to Erie... Read more
Public education has always been important to the residents of Erie. The first school opened in 1874, serving just 30 students. A larger school was opened in 1884 on the southeast corner of Briggs and Wells streets. In 1906 the Lincoln Scho... Read more
The Erie United Methodist Church was the first building in the Town erected to be used specifically as a church. It served the community in the early days when most local residents were affiliated with coal mining. It continued to serve the... Read more
This house is associated with several generations of the Richards-Wilson family. The original owner, Thomas Richards, came to Erie as a miner but quickly established one of the town's most successful early business careers. In 1880, Richard... Read more
This house is associated with the Wilson family of Erie. It was built by its first owner James L. Wilson who lived here with his wife, Charlotte, and their children. The children later inherited it. Wilson was an Erie pioneer and a carpente... Read more

 

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