Dexter Cabin
Historic house in Colorado, United States
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Dexter Cabin was the Leadville, Colorado home and hunting lodge of James V. Dexter, a mining investor and businessman. Although it is a cabin, the interior has been described as "surprisingly plush,"[2] "elegantly finished,"[3] and "incredibly ornate.".[4]
Location912 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, Colorado, United States
Coordinates39°15′7″N 106°17′17″W
Built1879
Dexter Cabin | |
The cabin in 2011. | |
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| Location | 912 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, Colorado, United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°15′7″N 106°17′17″W |
| Built | 1879 |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000163[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 25, 1970 |
It is a Colorado State Historic Site and is operated as a museum by the state under History Colorado, together with Healy House. The two are located within the Leadville Historic District, which is itself a National Historic Landmark. Dexter Cabin was moved to its present location next to Healy House.
Dexter Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
