Eugene Rourke Ranch, 19 miles east of U.S. Highway 350, Model, Las Animas County, CO

Significance: Founded at the turn of the century by an immigrant from Ireland, expanded to become one of the most prosperous in the history of the Pinon Canyon area of Las Animas County. The ranch reflects several outstanding examples of southwestern vernacular architecture, the main residence possesses Hispanic features, including adobe walls, a flat roof and portals, or porches. The residence also has pedimented surrounds above the doorways and windows...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N390

Survey number: HABS CO-91

Building/structure dates: ca. 1904- ca. 1950 Initial Construction

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1950

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