Colorado Preservation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization, Federal Tax number 74-2403583
Every small town has its gathering place where memories live on long after the lights go out. For Buena Vista, that place is the Pearl Theater. Before the popcorn and the projector lights, this building served as a mercantile. Built in the 1880s, it sold everything...
In a town where grit meets good ideas, even an empty building can spark conversation and a story. For more than a century, the Ordway Pharmacy stood at the heart of Main Street, serving prescriptions, ice cream sodas, and small-town conversation. Generations of...
Not every sacred place has stained glass or steeples. Some are constructed of adobe, built by hand, and held together by generations of faith and community. In the oldest town in Colorado, the quiet walls of La Morada tell the story of the Penitentes, men (and later,...
In Colorado, only a handful of communities can boast the presence of a true castle, one built not from myth, but from the vision, artistry, and determination of some of the state’s most influential citizens. Completed in 1894, Hartman Castle is far more than a...
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...
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...
Included in the rebuild after the 1900 Victor Fire was Ketelsen Grocery, a small store serving the local residents. By the late 1930s,new owners had transformed the interior into a four-lane bowling alley. The venue held and hosted many bowling tournaments throughout...
Tabor Opera House was built in 1879 by Horace A. W. Tabor in just 100 days and quickly became one of Leadville’s most important landmarks. Constructed at the height of the silver boom, the three-story stone, brick, and iron building brought art, culture, and...