About this property
Teller House is a historic hotel in Central City, Colorado. Built in 1872, the building now serves as a restaurant. The bar at the Teller House is well known for The Face on the Barroom Floor, a painting of a woman's face on the wooden floor, done in 1936 by local artist Herndon Davis, as a joke after being fired by the Teller House.
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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 73000475. It was listed on January 18, 1973.
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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 Teller House listed on the National Register?
Teller House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Teller House?
Teller House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Teller House?
The period of significance for Teller House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1872.
Can I research the history near Teller House?
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