Methodist Church

This building is the only remaining example of Brick American Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Architecture in Idaho Springs. It is one of three remaining buildings the Rocky Mountain Methodist Conference considers historical in the state’s mining towns.

Construction began on the church July 1880 when William H. Morton deeded three lots on Colorado and Third St. (now 15th Avenue). The building was completed and occupied on January 16, 1881 and its first Pastor was Rev. J. F. White. Dedication by Dr. Moore of Denver University was delayed until October 30, 1881. The building measured 52′ by 32′ and its brick walls a foot thick. It was well lighted with Gothic windows, ornamented with stained glass and contained two eight light chandeliers. Capacity was 220 and cost approx $4,000. The architect was henry Choate.

In 1905 the building was enlarged with the addition of a Sunday School room, a bell tower, bell and steeple. Also at this time the pulpit and choir loft were relocated. A partial second floor in the Sunday School room was added in 1965. This building was designated a National Historical site on March 5, 1998.

The facility was used continuously until 1990. As a result of many monetary and physical contributions, intensive renovation began in 2001; it was reopened as the United Center February 8, 2003.

1440 Colorado Boulevard Idaho Springs, Colorado