Healy House Museum

The Healy House Museum is a Victorian residence in Leadville that sits on a hilltop and contains period furnishings from the mining era. Visitors can explore both the main residence and the adjacent 1865 Dexter Cabin during their visit.

The structure was built in 1878 by mining engineer August Meyer and later operated as a boarding house by Daniel Healy and his cousin Nellie. This transition reflects how residential buildings adapted to serve the booming mining community's needs.

The collection displays objects from the silver mining era and the daily lives of early Colorado settlers. Visitors can observe how people furnished their homes and organized their households during this period.

Exploring the property is best done on clear days when you can also enjoy the surrounding grounds and the separate cabin. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the property sits on a slope with uneven terrain.

The main house retains its original Victorian architecture and stands as one of the few remaining residential buildings from the 1870s in Leadville. This preservation makes it a rare example of how the town looked during its founding decade.

Location: Colorado

Architects: August Meyer

GPS coordinates: 39.25221,-106.28834

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25