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  • 133. Trinidad History Museum – Baca House

    Two story, flat-roofed, brown house with white shutters a trim. The house has a roof top balcony, walk up front porch and second floor balcony.
    Baca House
    The Hough- Baca House was built near the end of the Santa Fe Trail era by John Hough. John Hough moved to Trinidad with his wife Mary and their two daughters from the Trail town of Boggsville. His mercantile firm in Trinidad, Prowers & Hough, boasted that it carried the "Largest and best selected Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Tobaccos, and Liquors in Colorado Territory." The Santa Fe Trail passed near the house and several of its present furnishings were brought west on the trail.
    Table with red linen tablecloth set for four people at tea time. Home has white walls and a large wooden cabinet in background.
    Tea time at the Baca House
    Room with antique wooden furniture including tables and chairs.  A sheep skin rug in on the floor and small pictures hang on the white walls near a bright window.
    Sitting area at the Baca House