Quaintance Block
National Register of Historic Places

Quaintance Block

Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado
Listed
March 25, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
94000261

About this property

The Quaintance Block was the first storefront in historic downtown Golden, Colorado, to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1911, it is a one-of-a-kind architectural landmark combining Victorian and presaging modern styles, featuring unique experimental glazed bricks. It is also fondly remembered among locals as the Spudnut Shop. It was listed on the National Register in 1994. It consists of the original 1911 glazed brick building, plus a newer basement structure, plus a rear blond brick addition.

Location

805 13th St.
Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado
39.75419, -105.22081

Categories

ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Quaintance Block listed on the National Register?

Quaintance Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Quaintance Block?

Quaintance Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Quaintance Block?

The period of significance for Quaintance Block is recorded as the civil_war era.

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