Colorado Preservation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization, Federal Tax number 74-2403583

Colorado Preservation, Inc. promotes historic preservation statewide by providing advocacy, education, outreach & preservation services to all communities and individuals.

Since 1998, Colorado Preservation, Inc. has been working with communities throughout the state to save endangered historic buildings, landscapes, and archaeological sites through its Endangered Places Program.

The Preservation Services department of CPI assists private, non-profit, and government historic building owners with grant writing, grant administration and management, and tax credit applications for projects ranging from local landmark, State, and National Register nominations to large construction rehabilitation and restoration activities.

The Saving Places Conference is one of the many ways CPI advances historic preservation by bringing together individuals, organizations, communities, and projects from across the nation to discuss the latest in preservation, looking at common concerns and challenges while celebrating our collective accomplishments. For over 25 years, CPI has provided essential training and networking opportunities to individuals like YOU working to protect our state’s heritage.

Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s (CPI) annual Dana Crawford & State Honor Awards event is Colorado’s premier statewide preservation awards celebration, honoring significant contributions toward preserving Colorado’s cultural and architectural history as well as its heritage landscapes.

CBS Colorado & CPI 150 Donation Campaign

Colorado Preservation, Inc is thrilled to partner with CBS Colorado this year in celebration of Colorado's 150th anniversary. CBS Colorado is proud to tell the stories that have and continue to shape the state. Throughout the year they will be honoring our state's history; the people, places and defining moments of the past, while celebrating the voices, cultures, and institutions of today. As part of CBS Colorado’s commitment to Colorado communities and this year long commemoration, the station is partnering with CPI and its Endangered Places Program to raise awareness for the state's threatened resources to include its historic structures, heritage landscapes, and buildings that require long-term preservation and support.

Donations to this campaign will be collected now through December 31, 2026

By focusing on contributions to CPI and the Endangered Places Program, the public and CBS Colorado will play a role in saving these historic structures that have served an important role and have connected communities in Colorado for many years.  Throughout the year stay tuned to learn more about the places CPI is working with as CBS Colorado highlights the ideas, innovations and leaders shaping Colorado's next 150 years.

Click here to learn more about CBS Colorado commitment to the Colorado 150

Explore CPI’s Projects & Endangered Places

Delve into the stories and significance of the most cherished historic sites across Colorado. Join us on a journey through time and place as we work together to preserve these invaluable landmarks for future generations.

Click on a region of the map to find the Endangered Places in that area.

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