Imagine this: It’s a crisp morning in 1988 in the quiet town of Antonito, nestled in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Residents step outside to an unexpected sight—cameras rolling, actors rehearsing, lights flashing, and crews bustling around town. Hollywood had arrived to...
A post office, hat-making factory, hotel, restaurant, opera house, bank, bar, and telephone exchange - oh my! Nestled in the heart of Main Street in Brush, the Knearl Block and Opera House embodies the multifaceted use of buildings in Eastern Colorado communities....
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the small community of Red Cliff is nestled within the White River National Forest. Known for its abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, fishing, biking, and cross-country skiing, Red...
During World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order #9066, which authorized the U.S. military to forcibly remove all citizens of Japanese descent and place them in internment centers. Amache, located in southeastern Colorado, was one of ten...
A Home on the Range interprets the history of homesteading through its vernacular architecture, material culture, and cultural landscape. The project consists of several major components including National Register nominations, illustrated brochures, three driving...
History of the Building The Montezuma Valley National Bank Building is a relatively small structure that has had a large impact on Cortez and the surrounding community. It was built in phases between 1908 and 1910 from locally quarried sandstone and is the oldest...
History of the Site The Granada War Relocation Center, better known as Amache, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. Located near the Town of Granada in southeastern Colorado, Amache is a...