2024 Historic Home & Building Tour--Victor, Colorado
Saturday, Sept 7, 2024, 1 PM to 4 PM
Sponsored by the Victor Heritage Society
Tickets with Site Maps--$10 per person
(Children age 10 & under free when accompanied by an adult)
Last tickets sold at 3 pm.
Don't miss this chance to take docent guided interior tours of the Tatlow Block in Victor's National Register Historic Business District and Three Historic Homes. See photos below.
Tickets with Tour Site Maps are available the day of the tour at the Twin Flame Gallery (102 S 4th St) and the Victor Artists' Co-op (corner of Victor Ave & S 2nd St) for a $10 Donation--children 10 or under free when accompanied by an adult. Proceeds from the tour are devoted to promoting and preserving Victor's Heritage.
How the Tour Works: After acquiring your tickets, start at any of the four tour site locations shown on the ticket map and proceed in any sequence. Docents at each location will tell you about the homes and building. Allow at least an hour to visit all four sites. Last tickets are sold at 3 pm.
Tickets with Tour Site Maps are available the day of the tour at the Twin Flame Gallery (102 S 4th St) and the Victor Artists' Co-op (corner of Victor Ave & S 2nd St) for a $10 Donation--children 10 or under free when accompanied by an adult. Proceeds from the tour are devoted to promoting and preserving Victor's Heritage.
How the Tour Works: After acquiring your tickets, start at any of the four tour site locations shown on the ticket map and proceed in any sequence. Docents at each location will tell you about the homes and building. Allow at least an hour to visit all four sites. Last tickets are sold at 3 pm.
Photos of Historic Sites Featured on the Tour
Come on the Tour to hear about the history of this commercial building
in Victor's National Register Historic District and learn about it current uses.
Come on the Tour to hear about the history of this commercial building
in Victor's National Register Historic District and learn about it current uses.
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The Tatlow Building was built by Richard H. Tatlow in 1899 after the Great Fire. It soon became one of Victor’s prominent office buildings.
Distinguishing architectural features of this three-story red-brick commercial building include:
The Interior Tour of the Historic Tatlow Block includes:
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Tatlow Block--Recognized with a Landmark Award by the Victor Heritage Society.
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In the early 1900’s, the Tatlow Block became a favorite among doctors and was known for a time as the Physicians’ Building when a group of practitioners had offices on the second floor. A lodge hall was once located on the third floor. In recent times, the second and third floors have housed rental apartments and rooms.
In 1899, the first floor was occupied by a branch of the Palace Pharmacy. Around 1905, the pharmacy changed hands and became known as the Central Drug Company, managed by C. L. Varney. In 1912-13, W. L. Davis assumed proprietorship of the business, calling it the Davis Drug Store. After Davis, Charles H. Corbin took over and called the business Corbin’s Drug. In the 1930’s, management again changed and the pharmacy became the Coltman Drug Store. In recent years the first floor was used as the temporary city post office and also hosted various businesses including a beauty salon, real estate office, antique shops, and a shop featuring hand-painted glass objects. The first floor retail space is currently occupied by a business called The Lovely Rose Apothecary featuring skin care products and services.
Some of the building owners who have helped maintain and preserve this Victor Landmark include Richard H. Tatlow, Jr., Max H. Ray, D. G. Mason, Chas H. and Hannah Corbin, Hannah Corbin and Mary Roberts, John Morris, Phoebe and Daniel E. Willis, Lloyd Quinn, David A. Smedsrud, and Thomas Bower.
In 1899, the first floor was occupied by a branch of the Palace Pharmacy. Around 1905, the pharmacy changed hands and became known as the Central Drug Company, managed by C. L. Varney. In 1912-13, W. L. Davis assumed proprietorship of the business, calling it the Davis Drug Store. After Davis, Charles H. Corbin took over and called the business Corbin’s Drug. In the 1930’s, management again changed and the pharmacy became the Coltman Drug Store. In recent years the first floor was used as the temporary city post office and also hosted various businesses including a beauty salon, real estate office, antique shops, and a shop featuring hand-painted glass objects. The first floor retail space is currently occupied by a business called The Lovely Rose Apothecary featuring skin care products and services.
Some of the building owners who have helped maintain and preserve this Victor Landmark include Richard H. Tatlow, Jr., Max H. Ray, D. G. Mason, Chas H. and Hannah Corbin, Hannah Corbin and Mary Roberts, John Morris, Phoebe and Daniel E. Willis, Lloyd Quinn, David A. Smedsrud, and Thomas Bower.
Photos of Homes on the Tour
Come on the Tour to hear about the history of these residential gems now restored for modern use.
Come on the Tour to hear about the history of these residential gems now restored for modern use.
McCombs & Kittrel property miraculously rescued from what many feared was irreparable deterioration.
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Frankie Ashton has preserved the historical character of this home which was erected in 1900. Well known former residents include the Cohen and Flanagan families.
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Another McCombs & Kittrel property miraculously rescued from what many feared was irreparable deterioration. For many years this was the Grater family residence.
Tour hours are from 1 pm to 4 pm. Last tickets sold at 3 pm.
Allow at least an hour to visit all the tour sites.
Many people prefer to allow a couple hours to enjoy a more leisurely pace,
and avail themselves of opportunities for site seeing & visiting along the way.
Start At Your Earliest Convenience When Featured Sites are Generally Less Crowded.
Come for the Entire Day or Weekend to Enjoy Other Victor Heritage Days Activities.
See Schedule of Victor Heritage Days Activities Below.
Tour hours are from 1 pm to 4 pm. Last tickets sold at 3 pm.
Allow at least an hour to visit all the tour sites.
Many people prefer to allow a couple hours to enjoy a more leisurely pace,
and avail themselves of opportunities for site seeing & visiting along the way.
Start At Your Earliest Convenience When Featured Sites are Generally Less Crowded.
Come for the Entire Day or Weekend to Enjoy Other Victor Heritage Days Activities.
See Schedule of Victor Heritage Days Activities Below.
