Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Carnegie Library
1904
| | Old Colorado City Branch Library | |
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 6, 2026
1. Carnegie Library Marker
Built for the citizens of Colorado City. This library has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing building of the Old Colorado City Historic District.
Erected by Pikes Peak Library District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists.
Location. 38° 50.853′ N, 104° 51.667′ W. Marker is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. It is in Old Colorado City. It is at the intersection of West Pikes Peak Avenue and Colbrunn Court on West Pikes Peak Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2418 W Pikes Peak 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Log House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Colorado City History (about 300 feet away); Birth of a Town (about 300 feet away); Cabin on the Move (about 300 feet away); Old Colorado City (about 300 feet away); Colorado City (about 300 feet away); Greenback Cutthroat Trout (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Old Colorado City (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colorado Springs.
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Also see . . . . The Old Colorado City Historic Commercial District (Reference #82001018) was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on November 2, 1982. The district features 27 meticulously preserved properties spanning Colorado Avenue between 24th and 26th Streets. It is renowned for its 19th-century brick storefronts showcasing Queen Anne, Italianate, and Romanesque Revival architecture. It includes the Carnegie Library. (Submitted on July 6, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 6, 2026
2. Carnegie Library Marker
Marker is to right of entrance, next to railing at stair top.
Originally serving the formerly independent town of Colorado City, this building was annexed into Colorado Springs in 1917. It was built using Carnegie funds and opened its doors on December 7, 1904. Unlike many other Carnegie buildings repurposed over the years, it has operated continuously as a public library and currently functions as a branch of the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD).
— Submitted July 6, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
