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The ornate hunting lodge of mining investor James V. Dexter

The ornate hunting lodge of mining investor James V. Dexter

Photo: Jeffrey Beall / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA 3.0 , resized

FREIGHT, 320, East 9th Street, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, 80461, United States

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Kyle McLonely

James V. Dexter lived a life of mining investment, but his Leadville retreat offered an unexpectedly plush interior.

The Dexter Cabin was the home and hunting lodge of James V. Dexter, a mining investor and businessman in Leadville, Colorado. While its exterior may appear like a simple cabin, the interior has been described as 'surprisingly plush,' 'elegantly finished,' and 'incredibly ornate.'

Today, the Dexter Cabin is a Colorado State Historic Site and is operated as a museum by History Colorado. It is located within the Leadville Historic District, which is a National Historic Landmark. The cabin was moved to its present location next to the Healy House.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Visitors can view the ornate interior of the site, which remains a significant piece of local architectural history.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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