Georgetown in Clear Creek County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Forbes Building, ca. 1869

Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District

Forbes Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 4, 2020

1. Forbes Building Marker

Inscription. The construction history of this building is uncertain. A.R. Forbes was an early owner and used the space for his drug store until around 1880, at which time he moved his business to the northwest corner of Alpine (now 6th) and Taos streets. He probably rented out this building, which he continued to own until his death in 1910.

The false-front storefront section is a fine example of the scale, construction, and style of commercial buildings that were built during the town's mining-boom era.

The stone wing at the back was in place by about 1892 and perhaps much earlier. The stone walls and heavy iron door exemplify the vernacular style of a utilitarian fireproof structure. The wood-frame second story above it is a modern addition.

Erected 2007 by Town of Georgetown and Historic Georgetown, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 39° 42.344′ N, 105° 41.784′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Colorado, in Clear Creek County. Marker is on Taos Street south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 Taos Street, Georgetown CO 80444, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. McMurdy-Snetzer Building, 1869 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tucker Brothers Store, ca. 1870 (within shouting distance of this marker); McClellan Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel de Paris, 1875-90 (within shouting distance of this marker); Cushman Block II, 1872/1875 (within shouting distance of this marker); Kneisel and Anderson Store, 1892 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hotel de Paris (within shouting distance of this marker); Cushman Block I, 1872 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Additional keywords. Forbes Building, ca. 1869

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 4, 2020

2. Forbes Building Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 4, 2020

3. Forbes Building Marker

Front elevation of building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.