 Located
in historic downtown Colorado Springs, the Crescent Lily Inn was built Queen Anne Style in
1898 by Major Robert Waugh for him and his family. Major Waugh was a Civil War veteran and
with the division of Virginia, he took part in the formulation of a Provisional Government
for West Virginia in 1861. We have on display in our home, in his own handwriting and
eloquent style, Major Waugh's story of his experiences in the Civil War.
 The
Major married, had four children, and went on with his military career, receiving an
appointment from President Harrison as Indian Agent in Utah.
He retired here and at his death was hailed as the
oldest local Civil War Veteran. One of his daughters, Clara, continued to live in the
house and took in boarders until her death in 1971.
The house changed hands
several times, being used as apartments, lawyers offices, and a private residence until
Lin Moeller purchased it in 1995 intending to continue the Waugh's tradition of taking in
boarders. She converted it to a bed & breakfast in May of 1997 after six months of
restoration. The Inn boasts of
spectacular original beveled glass windows, intricate interior woodwork of tiger oak, ten
foot ceilings, a built-in bookcase, the original fireplace mantle of tiger oak that was
manufactured in 1861, and the original tiled Van Briggle fireplace. Our three story home
features a multi-gabled roof with fish scale shingles, second floor balcony overlooking
Boulder Crescent Park, bay windows, and wraparound porch with dentil detailing and Tuscan
columns, all meticulously restored to their former beauty.
When traveling in the Pikes Peak region, come enjoy the luxury of days gone by
enhanced with modern necessities, set in beautiful downtown Colorado Springs.
Crescent
Lily Inn
A
Victorian Bed and Breakfast
6 Boulder Crescent
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 USA
For Reservations:
(719) 442-2331 Toll Free: (800) 869-2721
Fax: (719) 442.6947
info@crescentlilyinn.com
www.crescentlilyinn.com
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