08/15/2026
The library was in this building until 1959!
Here is the 8th post on the history of Elizabeth CO. This is known as the Old Stone Church at 249 E Poplar St. Photos taken after 1924 and in 2026.
Built in 1900, this is a historic local landmark constructed from rough-cut local rhyolite Originally a Seventh-Day Adventist church, the building later served as a Presbyterian church, the town library until 1959, and eventually an artist's private residence and studio space.
It is made with rough-cut, uncoursed local rhyolite hewn by early town pioneers. The gothic Revival style featuring a notable belfry. The interior features an original hand-painted entryway mural and a loft built using structural beams salvaged from a nearby bridge.
Timeline of Uses
1900: Built as the Advent Church (Seventh-Day Adventist) on the Western frontier.
1902: Sold to the First Presbyterian congregation, who used it for worship until 1924.
1924–1959: Moved to the opposite corner of the block and converted into the Elizabeth Town Library.
Post-1959: Transitioned into private ownership as an artist's home and studio, retaining its unique historical footprint in the heart of town. It is still a private residence.
Original Photo Provided Courtesy Town of Elizabeth, Colorado
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