Forbes Building, ca. 1869

The construction history of this building is uncertain. A.R. Forbes was an early owner and used the space for his drug store until around 1880, when he moved his business to the northwest corner of Alpine, now 6th, and Taos streets. He probably rented out the building and continued to own it until his death in 1910. Its false-front storefront section is a fine example of the scale, construction, and style of commercial buildings erected during the town's mining-boom era. The stone wing at the back was in place by about 1892 and perhaps much earlier. Its stone walls and heavy iron door exemplify the vernacular style of a utilitarian fireproof structure, while the wood-frame second story above it is a modern addition.

Georgetown, Colorado · United States