Old Homestead Parlour House - Cripple Creek, CO - Colorado Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The old Homested Parlour House is a two-story white brick building. Back in the late 1800's this area was known as the red light district.

The plaque on on the front of the building next to the entrance.

The plaque reads:

"Situated just below Cripple Creek's fashionable business district, the Old Homested anchored Myers Avenue's "enterainment trade." On a street flanked by saloon's and one-room "cribs" where individual "ladies" could ply there trade, this brothel was noted for its elegant hostess and european furnishings.

Pearl DeVere, Hazel Vernon and Lola Livingston were among the mistresses who attendedthe the Parlour's wealthy Clients. Pearl's tenture was short-lived, as she died of a morphine overdose in 1897.

The Old Homestead remained a popular spot until 1916, when a variety of factors - declining mine production, Prohibition, and the Women's Christian Temperance Union - combined to close its doors."

The Old Homestead Parlour House gives tours, see website for more information.

Group or Groups Responsible for Placement: The Gold Belt Tour County or City: Cripple Creek Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link] Date Dedicated: Not listed

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