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Lyons Sandstone Buildings

Lyons, Colorado • Boulder County

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About This Property

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The Lyons Sandstone Buildings encompass several structures in Lyons, Colorado, notably featuring the distinctive red sandstone quarried from the surrounding Lyons Formation. These buildings showcase vernacular architecture characteristic of the region's early development and resource utilization.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
0
Listed Date
4/29/1980
Other Names
Lyons Historic District;Lyons Thematic Historic District;See

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Industry; Commerce; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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