Donating a building on the National Register of Historic Places this week. And it is a beauty! Found and photographed by my youngest daughter while vacationing. We have a family connection to this location (Canon City) and have ventured to Colorado a few times in the span of about 40-ish years. But my photographs are all in boxes so it was really nice to see some current ones that dear daughter was able to capture!
Known as the “Ornament of Canon City,” the building’s facade is in “broken ashlar” style or pink-hued stone from Castle Rock, Colorado. The limestone foundation was laid by L.A. Allen and quarried at the nearby penitentiary. Lancet windows and the recessed corner entrance, accented by a gable roof hood flanked by columns, are prominent features. The outstanding corner tower, embracing the words “Raynolds Bank,” gives a medieval feeling to the structure. The tower, removed in 1924, was restored by Wes Carhartt in 1982.
Mr. Raynolds was a pioneer in the mining industry in Leadville and Cripple Creek. He became the youngest bank president in the U.S. at the age of 26, and owned a financial empire of seven banks in the mining-boom days of Colorado.
This building housed Mr. Raynold’s Fremont Bank until 1921. The second-floor has housed many law offices, including those of J.P. Thomas, Orris P. Rowe, C.E. Waldo and Robert G. Fredrickson. Financial institutions housed here were General Credit Corp. and Associates Financial Services. The west wing of the building housed the Handy & McGee Mercantile Store and, in 1905, the McKinley Grocery Store. It has been home to the Cañon City Eagles Lodge since 1962.
Imagining being a bank president at the age of 26?! And not just one but seven! What a time they lived in. Sharing a couple photos next that show the bank that now houses an accounting office according to the information on the front door glass.
Hope you found this an interesting contribution. I encourage you to take some time to visit Dan @ NoFacilities for more Thursday Doors. This parade of doors has been going on for quite a few years now so don’t miss it! He might even recruit some of your own doors.
Katy Trail Creations 
The Ornament of Canon City sounds like the title of a wonderful mystery. I enjoyed this post. We both visited the NRHP treasures. I love reading the nomination forms. I love corner doors, and this one is amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Maybe someone will be inspired to take you up on that writing suggestion? And it sure helps that my girl took a vacation this summer. Otherwise my local doors may be more frequent lol
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You are lucky to have her as a source.
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A handsome specimen
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Thanks!
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Always nice to see a limestone building with such a rich history.
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I agree! My blog assistant is working out pretty good 🙂
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I don’t see limestone buildings anymore! Great picture!
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I’m glad for the chance to share it! Thank you & I’ll let my door collaborator know 🙂
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What a beautiful building and a great picture.
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I appreciate your thoughts and your visit! Thanks!
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Fascinating piece of frontier history and how the mining industry shaped Colorado’s beginnings and led to great fortunes! The limestone building is a true masterpiece.
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So many great stories come from Colorado. A very rich history! No pun intended. 🙂
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Fascinating. Thank you.
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Thank you so much ☺️
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Wow, what a beautiful building!
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Thank you!
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Banjo players take a lot of abuse!
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I have stories haha
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