About

This two-story Late Victorian-style residence, built in 1901 for Adele H. Korsmeyer, displays a restrained but elegant composition typical of early 20th-century architecture in Colorado Springs. The structure is symmetrical, featuring projecting covered porches at both the southeast and southwest corners. Classical columns support the full-width porch and upper balcony, blending Victorian design with emerging Colonial Revival influences.

The exterior is clad in narrow lap siding, with decorative patterned shingles accenting the prominent front gable. The gable also includes delicate trim details and small attic windows arranged in a horizontal row, adding architectural interest. Decorative bargeboards underline the gable edges. Original double-hung sash windows are evenly spaced across the facade, maintaining the building’s balanced appearance.

Originally constructed as a single-family home, the building later transitioned into a multi-unit residence, reflecting Colorado Springs’ evolving housing needs during periods of rapid growth. The property contributes to the Weber-Wahsatch Historic District, recognized in 1985 for its significance in illustrating the city’s early residential development.

The home’s original owner, Adele H. Korsmeyer, was the mother of Frederick W. Korsmeyer, a prominent local businessman and founder of Korsmeyer & Beeson Druggists, a fixture in early downtown Colorado Springs commerce.

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Timeline

• 1901

  Adele H. Korsmeyer is documented as the resident. She is the mother of Frederick W. Korsmeyer who is the founder of Korsmeyer & Beeson Druggists.

• 1905

  The Colorado Springs Gazette publishes an obituary for Adele on December 13, 1905.

  FUNERAL – Mrs. Adele H. Horsmeyer, aged 67 years, died yesterday at her home, 221 East St. Vrain street. There will be a private service at the residence tomorrow evening. The body will be taken to Evasville, Ind., Wednesday night for burial. Mrs. Korsmeyer had been a resident of this city for 13 years. F.W. Korsmeyer, Alex Korsemeyer, and Mrs. B.K. Butz, of this city, survive her.

• 1985

  Added to the National Register of Historic Places and became a contributing property of the Weber-Wahsatch Historic District.

Additional Resources

• Drive Folder – a collection of documents compiled during the Historic Uptown Neighborhood’s historic preservation efforts.