National and State Register

Thomas B. Townsend House

Montrose County

The 2½ story brick residence was constructed in 1882 by Thomas B. Townsend, an Englishman who moved to the area to pursue investments in mines near Silverton.  

A photo of the yellow house with double gables and pitched roof over balcony and covered porch.

Thomas B. Townsend House (1996 photograph.)

Townsend was also a co-founder of the Montrose County Bank.  The residence includes elements of the Queen Anne style such as an asymmetrical plan, a complex roof line, a projecting bay window, and detailed wood trim.

National Register

Address

222 S. 5th St., Montrose

Site Number

5MN.1838