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Crow–Hightower House

Coordinates: 38°29′00″N 102°46′53″W / 38.4832°N 102.7814°W / 38.4832; -102.7814
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Crow–Hightower House
The house in 2013.
Crow–Hightower House is located in Colorado
Crow–Hightower House
Crow–Hightower House is located in the United States
Crow–Hightower House
Location909 Maine Street,
Eads, Colorado
Coordinates38°29′00″N 102°46′53″W / 38.4832°N 102.7814°W / 38.4832; -102.7814
Built1952
Built byWarren A. Portrey
NRHP reference No.13000605[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 20, 2013

The Crow–Hightower House is a historic house located at 909 Maine Street in Eads, Colorado. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 2013.[1][2]

Description and history

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It was deemed significant "for its representation of a circular plan Modern Movement/Novelty style dwelling. The style is reflected in the house's circular plan, conical entrance turret, roof crenelations, contrasting blond and red brick, and innovative interior layout. The house is a relatively rare example of the round form employed in a mid-twentieth century dwelling."[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Program: Crow-Hightower House". National Park Service. (with photo)
  2. ^ Thomas H. Simmons and R. Laurie Simmons (February 1, 2013). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Crow–Hightower House / 5KW.196" (PDF). National Park Service.