Phillips County Courthouse (Colorado) Explained

Phillips County Courthouse
Location:221 Interocean Ave., Holyoke, Colorado
Coordinates:40.5839°N -102.3011°W
Built:1935
Architect:Groves, Eugene
Architecture:Moderne
Added:December 28, 2007
Area:2.5acres
Mpsub:New Deal Resources on Colorado's Eastern Plains MPS
Refnum:07001306

The Phillips County Courthouse, home of the Phillips Combined Court,[1] located at 221 Interocean Ave. in Holyoke, Colorado was built in 1935 in Moderne style. It is significant for association with New Deal programs; the Public Works Administration built it, and it is the only surviving PWA project in the county.[2]

It was designed by Denver architect Eugene G. Groves (1882-1967).

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colorado Judicial Branch - Phillips County - Homepage .
  2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=07001306}} National Register of Historic Places Registration: Phillips County Courthouse ]. Abbey Christman . May 1, 2007 . National Park Service. (includes photos and plans, and references 16 photos from 2006 which are part of the NRHP submission but are not included herein)