Georgetown in Clear Creek County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Teal Building, 1875
Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 4, 2020
1. Teal Building Marker
The firm of Teal, Foster, and Co. built this fine brick office building. Brothers George and James Teal and their partner, Ernest Le Neve Foster, were "general mining agents and consulting engineers.” Their ads indicate that they managed mining properties, inspected mines, made estimates for mining machinery and buildings, made underground and surface surveys, and acted as arbitrators in matters of dispute.Initially, the proprietors occupied "two elegantly fitted offices” on the ground floor. Two mining companies used the remainder of the first floor for offices. Upstairs, a judge, the Town and County Surveyor, and the staff of the journal Mining Review each had two rooms.
In the 20th century, the building was converted to apartments, and stucco now covers the original brick.
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 1875.
Location. 39° 42.308′ N, 105° 41.851′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cornish House, 1892 (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating the Historical Importance of the Georgetown Mining Region (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McMurdy-Snetzer Building, 1869 (about 300 feet away); Hamill House Museum (about 400 feet away); Old Town Jail (about 400 feet away); Forbes Building, ca. 1869 (about 400 feet away); John Tomay Memorial Library 1924 (about 400 feet away); Kneisel and Anderson Store, 1892 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 4, 2020
2. Teal Building Marker
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 177 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
