Gwynne鈥揕ove House, Colorado Springs
The Gwynne鈥揕ove House, alternatively known as the Goldmuntz Cascade House, stands as a testament to Colorado Springs' rich architectural heritage. Recognized on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties since 1987, this house is nestled in central Colorado Springs atop a bluff overlooking Monument Valley Park. Its proximity to notable landmarks such as Colorado College and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center adds to its historical significance.
Originally commissioned by Edmiston Gwynne in 1886, the house was designed by architect Willard B. Perkins in the Queen Anne style, featuring distinct English architectural details. Despite Gwynne's untimely demise soon after completion, the house found new life as a boarding house to accommodate the influx of visitors drawn by the 1891 Cripple Creek gold discovery. In 1914, the Love family, relocating from Indianapolis, acquired the property and transformed it into a private residence, infusing it with their own legacy.
Throughout its storied history, the Gwynne鈥揕ove House has undergone various transformations, transitioning from a boarding house to a private residence and later to apartments in the 1950s. Despite these changes, the house has retained its architectural integrity and grandeur, standing as one of the few remaining stately homes from Colorado Springs' early years. With its imposing Victorian-era design, characterized by Queen Anne forms and English detailing, the Gwynne鈥揕ove House continues to captivate visitors with its timeless charm and historical significance.
Originally commissioned by Edmiston Gwynne in 1886, the house was designed by architect Willard B. Perkins in the Queen Anne style, featuring distinct English architectural details. Despite Gwynne's untimely demise soon after completion, the house found new life as a boarding house to accommodate the influx of visitors drawn by the 1891 Cripple Creek gold discovery. In 1914, the Love family, relocating from Indianapolis, acquired the property and transformed it into a private residence, infusing it with their own legacy.
Throughout its storied history, the Gwynne鈥揕ove House has undergone various transformations, transitioning from a boarding house to a private residence and later to apartments in the 1950s. Despite these changes, the house has retained its architectural integrity and grandeur, standing as one of the few remaining stately homes from Colorado Springs' early years. With its imposing Victorian-era design, characterized by Queen Anne forms and English detailing, the Gwynne鈥揕ove House continues to captivate visitors with its timeless charm and historical significance.
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Sight Name: Gwynne鈥揕ove House
Sight Location: Colorado Springs, USA (See walking tours in Colorado Springs)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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