National and State Register

Bank Building (Ridgway)

Ouray County

Constructed in 1911, the two-story brick and stone, Richardsonian Romanesque style building is associated with Amos E. Walther, who played an important role in the development of the town of Ridgway.  

A view of the red brick building with shop window on the right, and arched door and window on the left. In the floor above are square windows and a sign above it.

Bank Building (1996 photograph.)

In addition to the Bank of Ridgway, which operated until 1931, the first floor of the building housed a variety of businesses over the years, including the post office and a pharmacy.  Office tenants occupied the second floor.