Rasmussen House
Ouray County
Constructed in 1910, the dwelling’s two-story square plan and hipped roof is typical of the Foursquare building type. Clad with its original tin siding, the house also features interior and exterior spindle work characteristic of the builder Andrew Rasmussen.
Rasmussen House (1991 photograph.)
Rasmussen was a respected metalworker and craftsman who invented equipment that enabled the Rio Grande Southern Railroad to function in the climate and altitude of the region. The house remained in the family until the 1970s.