Westminster Castle, Historical seminary building in Westminster, Colorado.
Westminster Castle is a red sandstone building in Colorado with a roughly 175-foot tower that displays Romanesque architectural style with geometric patterns and deep window recesses. The complex was originally designed as an academic institution and currently serves as a school facility.
The building was completed in 1892 as part of a Presbyterian university project initiated by Henry T. Mayham and designed by E.B. Gregory. Its completion marked the beginning of regional development that later led to the city's establishment.
The building shaped the founding of Westminster as a city in 1911, and its solid stone construction reflects the ambitions of early settlers in the region.
The building currently houses a school that operates year-round, so visiting is best done outside school hours. It is advisable to check in advance whether public access is available.
The sandstone material came from the Red Rocks and Manitou areas nearby, connecting the building to Colorado's natural stone formations. This use of local resources was typical of how structures were built in the region.
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