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In the early 20th century, the Baldwin family ventured westward — part of a broader trend among affluent Americans seeking healthful and pleasant climates. Virginia, suffering from tuberculosis, was particularly drawn to Colorado’s high-altitude dry air, recommended by her doctors as a remedy. With their wealth and social prominence, Charles and Virginia sought to construct a residential masterpiece that rivaled the most luxurious European and Eastern estates, inspired directly by Versailles.