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Hidden in plain sight on Colorado College's campus is a magnificent building at 1125 Glen Avenue. While it currently houses Colorado College's Facilities Services Department, many residents and collectors are unaware of its rich history as the Van Briggle Art Pottery Memorial Building.

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The original, much smaller Van Briggle Pottery location was at 617 North Nevada Avenue. Artus Van Briggle officially launched his business there in 1901. He married Anne Lawrence Gregory in 1902, and they lived nearby at 1712 North Nevada Avenue. Sadly, Artus succumbed to tuberculosis on July 4th, 1904.

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To honor her husband's memory, Anne commissioned the grand building on Glen Avenue as a memorial. Completed in 1907, it was dedicated in 1908.

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Though Anne leased, then sold the pottery in the 1910s, the business continued at this location until 1968. Collectors today might be more familiar with the later, secondary location at the old Midland Roundhouse on 21st Street. After the move, Colorado College acquired the Glen Avenue building.

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Facilities Services Director George Eckhardt championed the building's preservation. Through his efforts, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

While public access to the interior is now limited due to the department's function, visitors are more than welcome to explore both the exterior and the Lorelei statue located on the grounds.

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More information and images soon to follow.