Switzerland can said to be a land of great architectural marvels. Thats why the Historic Architecture Tours in Switzerland are subjects of great interest for the lovers of tourism and architecture of Switzerland. For your benefit here we are providing you with all the details about the Historic Architecture Tours in Switzerland.
- Tread of Pioneers Museum: Among the sites of great architectural beauty in all over Switzerland, the Pioneers Museum is one of the most famous. The Pioneers Museum was constructed by Ernest Campbell in 1908 and it became the main residnce of the Zimmerman family from 1913-1956. In the year 1959, the Tread of Pioneers Museum was inaugurated in this building. During the period of its construction, the people architect followed the Queen Anne-style and the house which was once located at the Fifth and Oak streets, was later on moved to the present location in 1988. The Utterback House was almost adjacent to the main house and was moved to the site in 1997 from its original location at Fourth and Oak. The museum exhibits a period-furnished Victorian home and it also exhibits the exclusive history of skiing in the area, ranching, mining, Native American arts and pioneer heritage. There is also a World War II snowcat travel sits in an outdoor exhibit space on the grounds.
- Christian Science Church: There is brief history behind the construction of this church. Margaret Crawford who was the pioneer mother of Steamboat, was a charter member of the Christian Science Society of the town and was organized in July 1908. Later on with the initiative of the organization, the church was constructed. This Christian Science Church not only reflects the cultural development of this place during the beginning of the 20th century but also reflects the great mastery in the architectural standpoint of this city.
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church: From the perspective of both the architectural and historical perspective, the St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a subject matter of pride for the whole Switzerland. Bishop Spalding started constructing this church in Steamboat Springs before the fall of this century. The St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an one story, steep-roofed church and was constructed in the English Parish style of architecture. This famous architectural and religious landmark was built in 1913 and was dedicated on 7th day of December of that very year. Whole of the church was constructed by the proper organization of the sandstone and all the sandstone pieces came from the Steamboat Town and Quarry Company on Emerald Mountain which is actually located behind the Howelsen Hill.
- Routt County Courthouse: One of the most famous pieces of architecture of the country, the Routt County Courthouse was designed by the famous Colorado architect, Robert Fuller. This is a small three-story courthouse which was completed in December of the year 1923 at the cost of $122,000. The exterior portion of the courthouse was constructed by the cream pressed brick and was trimmed with pulsichrome terra cotta. The floors of the complete courthouse are finished with terrazzo marble.
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