Dec 03, 1969
National Register of Historic Places -Four-Mile House (Wells Fargo Butterfield Stage Station)
Statement of Significant: Built in 1858, Four Mile House stands as one of Denver's earliest, surviving structures. On the Wells Fargo Butterfield Stage line, between El Paso and Denver, Four Mile House was the last stop before entering Denver. Built by the Cawker family circa 1858, the building was purchased by a Mr. Levi Booth in 1864. It afterwards assumed the name of "The Booth Ranch." Approximately 1881-1882, additions were made to the original structure and the present siding placed over the original logs. On file in the Colorado State Museum is a nine (9) HABS measured drawing of the Four Mile House showing the original and present structure. There is a DAR marker on the house. In the future, the Four Mile House will be within close proximity of the Cherry Creek (Highway) Extension. Extension. There is the possibility of the City of Denver acquiring the property for a park and museum.
National Register of Historic Places -Four-Mile House (Wells Fargo Butterfield Stage Station)
Statement of Significant: Built in 1858, Four Mile House stands as one of Denver's earliest, surviving structures. On the Wells Fargo Butterfield Stage line, between El Paso and Denver, Four Mile House was the last stop before entering Denver. Built by the Cawker family circa 1858, the building was purchased by a Mr. Levi Booth in 1864. It afterwards assumed the name of "The Booth Ranch." Approximately 1881-1882, additions were made to the original structure and the present siding placed over the original logs. On file in the Colorado State Museum is a nine (9) HABS measured drawing of the Four Mile House showing the original and present structure. There is a DAR marker on the house. In the future, the Four Mile House will be within close proximity of the Cherry Creek (Highway) Extension. Extension. There is the possibility of the City of Denver acquiring the property for a park and museum.
Dec 03, 1969
Posted Date
Jul 28, 2023
Historical Record Date
Dec 03, 1969
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
