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Barker House

Manitou Springs, Colorado • El Paso County

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About This Property

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The Barker House is a substantial Queen Anne style residence in Manitou Springs, Colorado, built for mining magnate and philanthropist John C. Barker. It features a prominent corner turret, a wrap-around porch, and an imposing presence characteristic of late Victorian architecture.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
10/11/1979
Other Names
The Navajo Apartment Hotel

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1899 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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