Cripple Creek in Teller County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fairley Bros. & Lampman Building

1896

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2009

1. Fairley Bros. & Lampman Building Marker

[Photo Caption:] The Manhattan Barber Shop – circa 1900.

Inscription. Furniture retailers C.L. and D.B. Fairley joined undertaker Oscar Lampman to finance the construction of this building. The Fairleys opened a branch of their Colorado Springs store here; Lampman acted primarily as an investor.

The Central Drug Store occupied the northwest corner of the first floor. Opposite it was the Manhattan Barber Shop. Employing eight barbers and promoting its five porcelain bath tubs, the Manhattan claimed to be the only “metropolitan” shop in the District. Clients preferred their hair cut above the ears and parted on the side – with a neatly trimmed mustache.

Professionals such as lawyers and doctors leased offices on the second floor, and the B.P.O.E. (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) 316 – a very influential organization in Cripple Creek – held their meetings on the third floor.

Erected by The Gold Belt Tour.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 38° 44.796′ N, 105° 10.56′ W. Marker is in Cripple Creek, Colorado, in Teller County. Marker is at the intersection of East Bennett Street and 3rd Street on East Bennett Street. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 East Bennett Street, Cripple Creek CO 80813, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Homestead Parlour House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “The Old Homestead House” of Myers Avenue (about 300 feet away); Victor City Hall (approx. 3.1 miles away); Welcome to Victor Colorado (approx. 3.1 miles away); Labor Wars (approx. 3.1 miles away); North 4th Street (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Bawdy Side of Town (approx. 3.2 miles away); Fire! (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cripple Creek.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2009

2. Fairley Bros. & Lampman Building Marker

The marker is on the left front of the building.

The Fairley Bros. & Lampman Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2009

3. The Fairley Bros. & Lampman Building

Now the Colorado Grand Casino.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.