Healy House and Dexter Cabin
Healy House and Dexter Cabin
A pleasant visit to Healy House and Dexter Cabin are a wonderful way to recapture the lavish experience of Victorian era wealth and luxury and the lives of the people who called Healy House their home after it became a boarding house in 1897. They are located at 912 Harrison Avenue Leadville, Colorado 80461 and you can call for information at 719-486-0487.
Healy House was built in 1878 by August R. Meyer for his wife, Emma and has become a museum of furniture, clothing, maps, pictures, from the 1800's silver mining period bonanza. Many of the of Leadville's prominent families antiques are exhibited here. Healy House, before the 1900s was bought by Daniel Healy who converted the home into a boarding house. Over twenty boarders called it home they were mostly school teachers and railroad workers. Visitors can catch a glimpse of what there lives must have been like.
Dexter Cabin was built by James Dexter, one of Colorado's first millionaires, has the appearance of a log cabin but is finished with fine woodwork and hardwood floors. Also testaments to his wealth, the practically unheard of at the time, indoor plumbing and running water for his bath. He was also an avid collector of coins, gems and pictures of art. Dexter Cabin once served as an exclusive poker club for wealthy gentlemen and sits next door to the three story Healy House.
Visitors are welcome to come and explore at their own pace and a special children's tour is also offered. A very knowledgeable staff is always at hand to answer any questions the visitors may have about the era.
Hours vary according to season so it's always best to contact Healy House for their hours Or the Colorado Historical Society for more information and availability.
A pleasant visit to Healy House and Dexter Cabin are a wonderful way to recapture the lavish experience of Victorian era wealth and luxury and the lives of the people who called Healy House their home after it became a boarding house in 1897. They are located at 912 Harrison Avenue Leadville, Colorado 80461 and you can call for information at 719-486-0487.
Healy House was built in 1878 by August R. Meyer for his wife, Emma and has become a museum of furniture, clothing, maps, pictures, from the 1800's silver mining period bonanza. Many of the of Leadville's prominent families antiques are exhibited here. Healy House, before the 1900s was bought by Daniel Healy who converted the home into a boarding house. Over twenty boarders called it home they were mostly school teachers and railroad workers. Visitors can catch a glimpse of what there lives must have been like.
Dexter Cabin was built by James Dexter, one of Colorado's first millionaires, has the appearance of a log cabin but is finished with fine woodwork and hardwood floors. Also testaments to his wealth, the practically unheard of at the time, indoor plumbing and running water for his bath. He was also an avid collector of coins, gems and pictures of art. Dexter Cabin once served as an exclusive poker club for wealthy gentlemen and sits next door to the three story Healy House.
Visitors are welcome to come and explore at their own pace and a special children's tour is also offered. A very knowledgeable staff is always at hand to answer any questions the visitors may have about the era.
Hours vary according to season so it's always best to contact Healy House for their hours Or the Colorado Historical Society for more information and availability.
