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The 1884 three-story brick house with its mansard roof is one of the few well preserved examples of the Second Empire Style in Colorado. The residence illustrates a quality of design and richness of detail unmatched in the Caņon City area.
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It was the home of the prominent and affluent Robison family, who made many contributions to the commercial growth of the city.
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Property Highlights
- Commercially Zoned
- 2.5 Acres
- 60 South Canon Ditch Shares
- Irrigation system with cistern
- Courtyard off Dining room
- Elaborate Fountain
- Gazebo on grounds with electrical
- Windows are Italian Gothic style
- Some of the oldest trees in Canon City grace the grounds
- Front porch added in 1912 and is classical portico; roof supported with Tuscan columns
- Light fixtures on porch are original carbide
- Front door is wrought iron backed with glass
- Front entrance door is carved mahogany
- Honduran Mahogany staircase suspended three stories using no nails
- Fret work in the foyer consists of jute fiber wrapped around willow twigs and stiffened with glue. The work was then painted with gold leaf
- Woodwork around fireplaces is mahogany and the tile was imported from Italy
- Ceilings in front parlor and salon are decorated with fresco work, a rose and leaf motif painted and gilded
- First floor features fourteen foot ceilings
- The ceiling in the dining room is gold tin
- Five foot length chandeliers were imported from Italy and installed in the 1989 renovation
- Solarium off main dining room
- Wine cellar maintains temp of 56 degrees and stores over 2400 bottles of wine
- The foundation is sandstone and is reported to be five feet thick and eight feet deep
- The original roof was made of zinc plate soldered together and covered with tar, a new roof was installed and has three chimneys to accommodate the three fireplaces
- There is a total of 10329 sq feet of area with basement and porches- 6500 of that is living space the mansion has 2 porches and two patios
- Mansion was extensively restored in 1989 including electrical and plumbing
- Stairway off kitchen to second floor
- Jenn-Air range and double wall ovens, dishwasher
- Central air conditioning
- Public Utilities
- City sewer and water
- Coal chutes
- Basement entrance/exit
- Sprawling Grounds
- Porch
- Tin ceilings
- Fenced/gated Grounds
- 2 car detached garage
- Bricked pathways and driveways
- Wine cellar stage for over 2400 bottle of wine featuring locking gate
- Three Fireplaces
- 2 forced gas furnaces
- Two 50 gallon water heaters
- Three Bathrooms
- Five bedrooms
- Master bedroom 24.9 x 18
- Master bath 18.6 x 11.10
- Second bedroom 26 x 14.6
- Third bedroom 15 x 12.8
- Fourth and fifth rooms are on third floor
- Three stories (with basement 4)
- Elaborate draperies
- Three gated entrances
- Mansard roof/ empire style
History of the Robison Mansion
Making his fortune in the mining districts of Leadville and Cripple Creek, Colorado, Scottish immigrant, Lyman Robison built the mansion and moved his family to Cañon City, Colorado to "enjoy the good life" .
In 1989 the mansion was extensively remodeled with particular attention to details reminiscent of the period in which it was originally built.
In addition, the interior fixtures were replaced with large elaborate chandeliers imported from Italy. The elegant craftsmanship throughout the home is evident in such features as the 3-story Honduras Mahogany staircase imported from Austria and entirely hand-crafted using no nails; the 14 foot ceilings featuring decorative rose and leaf motif Fresco work painted with gold leaf; and the wine cellar capable of storing 2,400 bottles.
The exterior construction is of French influence with a decorative Mansard roof, Tuscan columns in the front of the house frame a classical portico added in 1901.
This beautiful home, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in October of 1984, is truly a timeless treasure.
Erin Tierney, Steers Real Estate
313 E. Main St., Cañon City, CO 81212 - 719-276-3220
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