About this property
The Barnes–Peery House, known commonly as the Barnes Mansion, is one of the oldest private homes of Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. It was built in 1865 by David Marcus Barnes, the first flour miller in Jefferson County, who had just moved his flouring mill (a business still operating today as the Golden Mill) to Golden after establishing it on Bear Creek to the south the year before. The Barnes home was the first major brick house in Jefferson County, and is designed in Italianate style,…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01001105. It was listed on October 11, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Barnes-Peery House listed on the National Register?
Barnes-Peery House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Barnes-Peery House?
Barnes-Peery House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barnes-Peery House?
The period of significance for Barnes-Peery House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1865.
Can I research the history near Barnes-Peery House?
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