Dexter Cabin was the Leadville,

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home and hunting lodge of James V. Dexter, a mining investor and businessman. Although it is a cabin, the interior has been described as "surprisingly plush," "elegantly finished," and "incredibly ornate.". It is a Colorado State Historic Site and is operated as a museum by the state under History Colorado, together with Healy House. The two are located within the Leadville Historic District, which is itself a

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. Dexter Cabin was moved to its present location next to Healy House. Dexter Cabin was listed on the

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in 1970.

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Healy House Museum and Dexter Cabin
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