Lyons Sandstone Buildings
Also known as Lyons Historic District; Lyons Thematic Historic District; See
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Lyons Sandstone Buildings, at U.S. 36 and CO 7, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 29, 1980. It was among the first 3 of Lyons’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 13 historic buildings.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 57 MB · National Archives↗Finding Lyons Sandstone Buildings
U.S. 36 and CO 7, Lyons
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Lyons Sandstone Buildings
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Lyons Sandstone Buildings
Is Lyons Sandstone Buildings on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 29, 1980 (Register number 80000880).
Is Lyons Sandstone Buildings a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Boulder County Courthouse, 13.9 miles away.
Can you visit Lyons Sandstone Buildings?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Lyons Sandstone Buildings?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 57 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84128401 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.