Mumford-Cole House

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Name: Mumford-Cole House collyer0525

Address: 525 Collyer St.

Landmark Designation: 1994

Construction Date: 1881

Architectural Style: Queen Anne

The Mumfords were well known by Longmont citizens for their development of real estate. The Mumfords bought and sold many lots and homes. Many of these "kit" homes were selected, shipped from Chicago and built by local builders. 525 Collyer was one such home, and upon its completion, it was sold to Miss Mary Evalyn Cole.

The Coles had moved to Berthoud in 1877. Samuel R. and Lurancy Green Cole, with their 2 children, Samuel W. and Mary Evalyn, moved from Illinois to be closer to their oldest daughter, Mrs. Jarvis M. Fox (Lida L. Cole-Fox), of Longmont. Miss Evalyn was a milliner (a hat maker), and moved into Longmont with her sister's family on 920 3rd Avenue. In 1883, she purchased the house on Collyer with help from her sister Lida. In 1884, Samuel R. and his wife, Lurancy, moved to 525 Collyer after they retired from farming in Berthoud. Their son, Samuel W. Cole, remained on the farm. In 1889, Evalyn married a respected Denver Attorney, Oscar E. Jackson, and moved to Denver. Upon leaving Longmont, Evalyn, rented the house to her parents for $1.00 per year, until their death.

If you would like to learn more about this property, please contact Planning and Development Services at 303-651-8330.

Reference
HPC 1994-2

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