Frank House Museum History

he elegant home of George Washington Frank, designed by his son George Frank, Jr., was built in 1889. It is made of red Colorado sandstone based on the H.H. Richardson Romanesque shingle style.

The mansion was wired for electricity during construction. Other modern conveniences in the house included two bathrooms, steam heat, and servant's quarters. A five by ten-foot Tiffany stained glass window was also incorporated during its construction. The house had ten original fireplaces. Only six are presently intact.

The original kitchen has been recently restored. Restoration is still an on-going project.


he elegant home of George Washington Frank, designed by his son George Frank, Jr., was built in 1889. It is made of red Colorado sandstone based on the H.H. Richardson Romanesque shingle style. The mansion was wired for electricity during construction. Other modern conveniences in the house included two bathrooms, steam heat, and servant's quarters. A five by ten-foot Tiffany stained glass window was also incorporated during its construction. The house had ten original fireplaces. Only six are presently intact. The original kitchen has been recently restored. Restoration is still an on-going project.