Friends and neighbors gathered at the Horton House yesterday afternoon to board up the historic home after the destructive fire. Lumber was donated by Home Depot.
Workers at the Horton House after fire, October 1, 2015.
Boarding up the sunroom at the back of the Horton House.
The Horton House Bed & Breakfast in Morrison, Colorado, was built in the 1870s. The house was owned and lived in by Lila Horton. Many guests have stayed there while visiting Morrison and have had the chance to experience the historic building in all its beauty.
This morning the historic and popular bed and breakfast caught fire–while everyone did get out okay, the house was considered a total loss.
Lila does not have insurance and has created an account to help with the losses–everything from historic items dating back over 100 years to numerous personal keepsakes.
Please help Lila to rebuild! Go to: GoFundMe if you can help.
In the late 1800s, this was the dwelling of James and Amy Abbo; James ran Abbo’s Livery nearby on the property. The house was later occupied by Dr. Frank Luce and his family; he was Morrison’s “horse-and-buggy” doctor in the first half of the 20th century. From 1945 to 1973 the house was a Mexican Restaurant, El Gallo Tuerto, one of the first in the Denver area. Additions have been made over the years.
The photos below were captured by Kenny Noble Cortes, of KLOV Radio, during the fire.
Fighting the Horton House fire, October 1, 2015. Photo courtesy Kenny Noble Cortes.
Fighting the Horton House fire, October 1, 2015. Photo courtesy Kenny Noble Cortes.
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