HEALY HOUSE AND DEXTER CABIN

LEADVILLE, CO

Healy House and Dexter Cabin are two historical buildings located in Leadville, Colorado. These buildings were constructed in the late 19th century and are now preserved as a museum. The Healy House was built in 1878 by August R. Meyer, a prominent businessman in the area. The house was later purchased by Daniel Healy, a wealthy silver miner, who added several additions to the home. The house is now furnished with a collection of Victorian-era furniture and decorative arts.

The Dexter Cabin, located next to the Healy House, was built in 1879 by James V. Dexter, a local carpenter. The cabin is a simple, one-room structure that was used as a residence for Dexter and his family. The cabin is furnished with items from the late 19th and early 20th century, giving visitors a glimpse into the daily life of a pioneer family.

Both the Healy House and Dexter Cabin are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are open to the public for tours. Visitors can learn about the history of Leadville and the people who shaped it, as well as explore the unique architecture and furnishings of these two historic buildings. The museum also offers educational programs and events throughout the year.

HEALY HOUSE AND DEXTER CABIN is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LEADVILLE CO. US MID #8400800386

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 7194860487
• website: http://www.coloradohistory.org/hist_sites/

LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM SOCIETY
PO BOX 1077
LEADVILLE
CO
80461-1077

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