2024 Historic Home & Building Tour--Victor, Colorado
was held Saturday, Sept 7, 2024, 1 PM to 4 PM
Sponsored by the Victor Heritage Society
In case you missed the guided interior tours of the Tatlow Block in Victor's National Register Historic Business District and Three Historic Homes, see photos below. Stay tuned for next year's list of buildings and homes on the tour!
Ticketing: Tickets were available with Tour Site Maps 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. Proceeds from the tour are devoted to promoting and preserving Victor's Heritage.
How the Tour Works: After acquiring tickets, attendees may start at any of the four tour site locations shown on the ticket map and proceed in any sequence. Docents at each location are available to discuss the history of the homes and building.
Ticketing: Tickets were available with Tour Site Maps 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. Proceeds from the tour are devoted to promoting and preserving Victor's Heritage.
How the Tour Works: After acquiring tickets, attendees may start at any of the four tour site locations shown on the ticket map and proceed in any sequence. Docents at each location are available to discuss the history of the homes and building.
2024 Photos of Historic Sites Featured on the Tour
The tour of the Tatlow building was led by owner Dan Black.
Attendees received a rich history lesson of the building and tour of basement, first and second floors.
The tour of the Tatlow building was led by owner Dan Black.
Attendees received a rich history lesson of the building and tour of basement, first and second floors.
Tatlow Block--Recognized with a Landmark Award by the Victor Heritage Society.
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Tatlow Building in 1900
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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:
Distinguishing architectural features of this three-story red-brick commercial building include:
- an angled entrance on the NW corner flanked by store-front windows with clerestories and wooden kickplates,
- a cast iron lintel above the store-front windows with rosette-type anchors,
- second story oriel windows, each with three transomed double-hung sashes topped by a triangular pediment,
- a sign placard with the building name and date centered above the third story windows on the north façade.
The Interior Tour of the Historic Tatlow Block included:
- The recently opened retail business located in the street-level storefront,
- The store manager's office,
- A basement storage area, and
- The building manager's apartment on the second floor accessed by stairs (no elevator).
The Lovely Rose Apothecary. Photo credit Ashley Black
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The Lovely Rose Apothecary. Photo credit Ashley Black
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View of Victor Ave and 4th Street from The Lovely Rose Apothecary. Photo credit Ashley Black.
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The Lovely Rose Apothecary. Photo credit Ashley Black.
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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 as seen above in the interior photos.
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, Thomas Bower and Dan Black.
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 as seen above in the interior photos.
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, Thomas Bower and Dan Black.
Photos of Homes on the Tour
These residential gems now restored for modern use, and some can be found on short-term rental sites for visits to the district.
These residential gems now restored for modern use, and some can be found on short-term rental sites for visits to the district.
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.
Stay tuned for next year's Historic Building and Home Tour coming to Victor Heritage Days 2025!!!