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Louisville Historical Museum
1001 Main Street
Louisville, Colorado 80027
303.665.9048
museum@louisvilleco.gov
The Louisville Historical Museum occupies three historic buildings constructed between 1904 and 1908. The main building is historically known as the Jacoe Store and features a variety of artifacts and historic photographs that reflect the settlement and industry of Louisville, including coal mining and equipment. This building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its architecture and association with commercial development in Louisville. The smaller building, known as the Tomeo House, is interpreted as a coal miner’s house, including a kitchen, bedroom and sitting room. Both buildings are also listed on the Louisville Register of Historic Places. The Louisville Historical Commission is appointed by the City Council to act as the advisory board of the museum.
Featured Exhibit
The Louisville Historical Museum is currently featuring an exhibit entitled “Remembering the Monarch Mine Explosion of 1936.” For a detailed narrative of this explosion, which killed eight coal miners, as well as its possible causes, read Blast: The 1936 Monarch Mine Explosion by William M. Cohen.
Our Mission
The mission of the Louisville Historical Museum, a facility owned and operated by the City of Louisville, is to promote, collect, preserve, and interpret the diverse history of Louisville from the time of settlement until present day with a special emphasis on the coal mining period, 1877-1955. The museum is dedicated to protecting artifacts and documents of historical value and educating children and adults about the past.
Did you miss the Louisville Holiday Home Tour?
Read here about the histories of some of the downtown Louisville homes that were featured on previous Home Tours and the people who lived in them:
Historic Sites in Louisville
Louisville is home to twelve properties on the National Register of Historic Places and well as six properties that are Local Louisville Historic Landmarks. The landmarking program is administered by the City through the Historic Preservation Commission.
Volunteer at the Museum
Help us preserve Louisville’s colorful history for future generations. Volunteers are welcome to join in the work at the museum. Opportunities range from assisting with museum tours to caring for the collection and helping with research. Please contact the museum for details.
For additional information regarding the museum, please contact the museum at 303.665.9048.
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