Molly Brown House Museum

The Molly Brown House stands as an enduring symbol of the Victorian era and the city of Denver.

In the 1880s the lucky few who made millions in the mountains, the railroads, or trade moved to the prestigious Capitol Hill neighborhood. Isaac and Mary Large had made their fortune in silver mining and purchased the land that the Molly Brown house sits on for $4000. In 1886 they commissioned the well-known architect William Lang to design their home.

Lang combined the styles of Classic Queen Anne, Richardsonian Romanesque and refined neoclassical to create a unique and eclectic home for the Larges. Lang used rhyolite stone on the exterior to create a rugged facade; he then complimented the ruggedness with smooth red sandstone. He also incorporated stained glass windows, ornamental wood panels and curved brackets to create a lavish appearance. The house contained all of the modern technology of the day including electricity, indoor plumbing, steam heat and telephone lines.

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