National and State Register
Thomas B. Townsend House
Montrose County
The 2½ story brick residence was constructed in 1882 by Thomas B. Townsend, an Englishman who moved to the area to pursue investments in mines near Silverton.
Townsend was also a co-founder of the Montrose County Bank. The residence includes elements of the Queen Anne style such as an asymmetrical plan, a complex roof line, a projecting bay window, and detailed wood trim.
National Register
Address
222 S. 5th St., Montrose
Site Number
5MN.1838