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ISAAC GOTTHELF MANSION
2601 CHAMPA STREET
Architectural style: SECOND EMPIRE
Built: 1880
Cost: Unknown
 Architects: Unknown

This magnificent high Victorian house was originally built for James F. Mathews, an ore and bullion broker. He and his wife were socially prominent members of early Denver Society. In 1890, Isaac Gotthelf bought the house for $25,000, at the time a very considerable sum. Having immigrated from Germany with only $5 in his pocket, Gotthelf made his fortune as a merchant at Saguache, in the upper San Luis Valley, though he had cattle and banking interests as well. He was twice elected to Colorado's House of Representatives.

Isaac Gotthelf poses on the front porch of his splendid second empire mansion sometime in the 1890's. His son stands beside a family pet in the front yard.
Photo: Historic Denver Collection

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