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Lake City, Colorado Historic District
Lake City's Architectural Heritage:
Churches
Four historic churches have endured for more than 100 years, surviving high country winters and fires: the Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Episcopal churches. Some had an adjacent manse or parish house where the minister lived.
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Lake City, Colorado Historic District
Lake City's Architectural Heritage:
Churches
Four historic churches have endured for more than 100 years, surviving high country winters and fires: the Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Episcopal churches. Some had an adjacent manse or parish house where the minister lived.
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Town of Lake City, PO Box 544, Lake City, CO 81235. 970-944-2333.
Gothic Revival
- 1870s
- Rocky Mountain West variation known as "Carpenter Gothic"
- One-and-one-half story height
- Steep, gabled roof
- Wood frame construction
- Exterior of horizontal wood siding
- Bargeboard, shingles, or other gable-end trim
- Tall narrow windows, many with elaborate window surrounds
- Transom windows
Catholic Church
Episcopal Church, vernacular style
Presbyterian Church
