Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Cabin on the Move

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 20, 2022

1. Cabin on the Move Marker

Inscription. One of the earliest structures in Colorado City, this false-fronted log cabin was built in 1859 by Dr. James Paul Garvin at 2608 West Colorado Avenue. In 1861, the first Territorial Legislature met in Colorado City, a candidate for territorial capital. Meetings were to be held in Garvin's home. However, the building was too small and the local lodging inadequate to support legislative meetings. The legislators adjourned to Denver. For many years, the cabin was erroneously referred to as "the first state capitol."

In 1869, the cabin became the pioneer county office building. It also served as a Chinese laundry and an antiques shop. In 1927, it was slated to be torn down when Thayer Tutt, Junior rescued it and moved it to the Broadmoor Hotel's golf course, In 1959, the building was moved to Denver and displayed for the Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" centennial.

[Photo captions]:
Middle: In 1959, the cabin was temporarily moved to Denver and displayed for the Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" centennial celebration.
Top right: When the building was slated to be demolished in the late 1920s Thayer Tutt, Jr. moved it to the resort's golf course.
Middle right: During its colorful past, the cabin served as a Chinese laundry and an antiques shop.
Bottom right: Dr. Garvin's cabin has, for decades, been a local landmark and tourist destination.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 38° 50.802′ N, 104° 51.693′ W. Marker is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. It is in Old Colorado City. It is on Colorado Avenue west of South 24th Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in Bancroft Park, Old Colorado City. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2408 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs CO 80904, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range

and in Pikes Peak Region.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Colorado City (here, next to this marker); Birth of a Town (here, next to this marker); Log House (a few steps from this marker);

Cabin on the Move Marker (in middle) in front of subject building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 20, 2022

2. Cabin on the Move Marker (in middle) in front of subject building.

Old Colorado City History (a few steps from this marker); Colorado City (a few steps from this marker); Greenback Cutthroat Trout (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Colorado City (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colorado Springs.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.