Historic Preservation Supports a Healthy Job Market

• Approximately 32 new jobs are generated for every $1 million spent on the preservation of historic buildings.
• Since 1981, historic preservation projects in Colorado have created almost 36,000 jobs and generated nearly $2.5 billion in direct and indirect economic impacts.
• As of 2010, acquisition and development projects supported by the State Historical Fund have leveraged approximately $4 million in additional funds for every $1 million.
• In one year alone (2008), heritage tourism in Colorado generated $244 million in visitor spending.