Many people believe that Victorian Homes are a particular architectural style. It is more correctly identified, however, as any home built during a period in history from 1837 until 1901 when Queen Victoria reigned in England. There are … [Read more...]
Painted Ladies in Downtown Colorado Springs
Have you ever heard the expression ‘Painted Lady’ and wondered what it meant? If it was your great-grandmother who said it, she was probably referring to a ‘loose’ or ‘fallen’ woman, or a floozy who wore make-up (heaven forbid!). Women who were … [Read more...]
2320 North Weber Street Colorado Springs CO 80907
2320 North Weber Street, Colorado Springs CO 80907 PRICE: $600,000 S O L D BEDROOMS: 6 BATHS: 5 GARAGE: 3 Car with loft SQUARE FEET: Approx. 6000 YEAR BUILT: 1896 It is rare when a home of this grandeur comes on the … [Read more...]
Coal Chutes
A friend in New England recently lost electricity for several days. I thought that it was a good thing that it was summer and not winter, even though the lack of running water became an issue. But it got me to thinking about the Victorian Homes … [Read more...]
Water Spots on the Ceiling
My husband and I used to own rental properties that were leased to Colorado College students. When we purchased our first college rental, we thought there must have been a water leak to have caused the extensive brown ‘water spots’ on the ceiling … [Read more...]
Liquor Endorsement
When we purchased our first home in Downtown Colorado Springs, I was not familiar with most of the items that appeared on the Settlement Statement at the closing table. Because I found the process interesting, I looked them over pretty carefully. … [Read more...]
Keeping them Close
304 East Monument Street Over the period of a few years, David and I purchased many homes in the 300 block of East Monument Street in Downtown Colorado Springs. Having become a haven for Colorado College rentals, and getting very tired of the … [Read more...]