Universal Co-Masonry Headquarters (Larkspur, Colorado)

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Historic Masonic organization headquarters complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as a historic district.

Built: 1919 (admin building)
Architect: Horace Greeley Knapp (New York, NY)
Architectural style: American Foursquare (admin building); Vernacular (other buildings)
Areas of significance: Social History
Area: 13.7 acres
Structures:
- Administration Building (1919)
- two guest houses (1921 & 1995)
- two garages (c. 1915 & 1930)
- pavilion (1995)
- California House (pre-1916)
- Little Cottage (pre-1916)
- Brick House (1918)
Also known as: American Federation of Human Rights Headquarters (NRHP name)
Date added to NRHP: 3/19/1998
Other designations: U.S. Historic District; listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
Notes: This cluster of buildings currently serves as the headquarters of the corporate arm of a Co-Masonic fraternal order. This organization is associated with early 20th century efforts to facilitate bargaining for better working conditions, and Co-Masonry reflected the trend toward the further emancipation of women. The group purchased the land in 1916 in order to establish a headquarters, a retirement place for coal miners, and a home for orphans and widows. The focal point of the complex is the Administration Building (the second largest building in the group).

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