Tag
historic preservation
12 Porch Notes tagged “historic preservation,” from counties across Colorado.
History and culture - San Miguel County
Telluride's old town is a recognized mining-era historic district
Telluride's historic core is recognized as a National Historic Landmark District tied to Colorado's hard-rock mining era, which shapes how the town looks and what owners can change.
Read note ->History and culture - Gilpin County
How limited-stakes gaming reshaped Central City and Black Hawk
Colorado voters approved limited-stakes gaming in Central City and Black Hawk in 1990, tying casino revenue to historic preservation in these old mining towns.
Read note ->History and culture - Adams County
Brighton's old courthouse explains why the county seat landed there
Adams County split from Arapahoe in 1902 and chose Brighton as its seat in 1904, building the first courthouse at 4th and Bridge.
Read note ->Local rules - El Paso County
Manitou Springs historic exterior work can need local review
In Manitou Springs historic sub-districts, exterior changes seen from the street go before the Historic Preservation Commission.
Read note ->History and culture - Arapahoe County
Aurora's historic-sites program treats preservation as a city job
Aurora runs preservation as a city system — a Historic Preservation Commission that protects and promotes its archaeological and historic sites.
Read note ->History and culture - Douglas County
Douglas County has a formal board for preserving local history
Douglas County's Historic Preservation Board keeps an official inventory of landmarked properties plus a historic-resource map.
Read note ->History and culture - Douglas County
Parker's landmark register keeps more than one old building in view
Parker's landmark register preserves a cluster of old buildings, showing the town was a working community, not one saved relic.
Read note ->Home and property - Pitkin County
An Aspen historic property needs review before exterior work
A designated or historic-district property in Aspen needs preservation review and approval before most exterior work begins.
Read note ->History and culture - Adams County
Thornton now treats early suburbia as historic fabric
Thornton's preservation planning treats farm-era roots and original post-WWII subdivisions as historic fabric, not just a new suburb's background.
Read note ->History and culture - San Juan County
Most of Silverton sits inside a National Historic Landmark district
Much of the town of Silverton is a National Historic Landmark district recognized for its mining-era buildings, which is worth knowing if you own or change a property there.
Read note ->History and culture - Pitkin County
Aspen's Victorian houses are part of a recognized historic core
Aspen's old downtown and its Victorian homes, including the Wheeler/Stallard Museum, are documented historic resources, and the City of Aspen's own preservation program is what shapes how owners can change designated properties.
Read note ->Local rules - Boulder County
Boulder County can landmark a historic home, which adds review
Boulder County designates historic landmarks in its unincorporated areas through a county program and advisory board, which can affect what an owner may change.
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