Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Hearthstone

Over 100 Years of Victorian Charm

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

1. The Hearthstone Marker

Inscription. The Hearthstone building was established in 1883. The original structure was built and owned by the Kaiser family, who ran a market on Lincoln St., when Breckenridge existed as a thriving mining community. The Hearthstone building itself has survived a fire, housed some of the first families of Breckenridge, and currently serves as the home of Hearthstone Casual Dining.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 39° 28.859′ N, 106° 2.67′ W. Marker is in Breckenridge, Colorado, in Summit County. It is at the intersection of South Ridge Street and Washington Avenue on South Ridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 South Ridge Street, Breckenridge CO 80424, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies and on the Continental Divide.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Mary's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Barney L. Ford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Exchange (about 400 feet away); Summit County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Site of Argyle Dance Hall (about 500 feet away); Riverwalk - Blue River Restoration (about 600 feet away); William Harrison Briggle House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wedding House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breckenridge.

The Hearthstone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

2. The Hearthstone and Marker

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

3. The Hearthstone and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,696 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.

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