Crow–Hightower House

Historic house in Colorado, United States

United States historic place


Crow–Hightower House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places

The house in 2013.
38°29′00″N 102°46′53″W / 38.4832°N 102.7814°W / 38.4832; -102.7814
Built	1952
Built by	Warren A. Portrey
NRHP reference No.	13000605^[1]
Added to NRHP	August 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

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

^ ^a ^b ^c "National Register of Historic Places Program: Crow-Hightower House". National Park Service. (with photo)
^ 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.