Many people come to Breckenridge and never get off the mountain. Others make it to Main Street, but never get up the hill. Some actually get as high as Ridge Street, perhaps to eat at Hearthstone Restaurant or Fatty's. Did you know that the Hearthstone Restaurant was once the home of Christ Kaiser, who was the local butcher in the late 1800s.
Have you ever noticed the small yellow house that's next to the Hearthstone? When Kaiser's oldest son got married, he purchased that home, known as an Aladdin Home, for about $479. It was delivered by railroad, and it was one of those do-it-yourself projects.
Meanwhile, Fatty's Restaurant was once the Colorado Hotel. It was a pretty wild place. One night, the pianist was plating some music. I guess somebody in the audience didn't care for Ragtime; A gunmen shot a bullet into the piano. This piano is on display at the Briggle home, which is located on North Harris Street.
Now take a look at the photo featured above. Nice place, huh? Sadly, it has a rather grim history. The original house, located on North Harris Street, had two entrances: one for weddings and one for funerals. A lovestruck man built it for his fiance, who had the misfortune of dying before the wedding.
Oh well. At least they already had a ready-made funeral parlor.
You can learn about all of these things on a Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Walking Tour.
But hurry. When the weather gets colder, you'll have to wait till the spring .
Meanwhile, why wait for ski season to visit Breckenridge. Book a Breckenridge vacation rental
and explore the town!
Have you ever noticed the small yellow house that's next to the Hearthstone? When Kaiser's oldest son got married, he purchased that home, known as an Aladdin Home, for about $479. It was delivered by railroad, and it was one of those do-it-yourself projects.
Meanwhile, Fatty's Restaurant was once the Colorado Hotel. It was a pretty wild place. One night, the pianist was plating some music. I guess somebody in the audience didn't care for Ragtime; A gunmen shot a bullet into the piano. This piano is on display at the Briggle home, which is located on North Harris Street.
Now take a look at the photo featured above. Nice place, huh? Sadly, it has a rather grim history. The original house, located on North Harris Street, had two entrances: one for weddings and one for funerals. A lovestruck man built it for his fiance, who had the misfortune of dying before the wedding.
Oh well. At least they already had a ready-made funeral parlor.
You can learn about all of these things on a Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Walking Tour.
But hurry. When the weather gets colder, you'll have to wait till the spring .
Meanwhile, why wait for ski season to visit Breckenridge. Book a Breckenridge vacation rental
and explore the town!
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