National and State Register

Bedrock Store

Montrose County

Constructed in 1882, the Bedrock Store played an important role in the commercial history of the Paradox Valley.  In the 1800s, it served the local ranching community as a general merchandise store and U.S. Post Office.

A view of the store from the front with two stories on the left, with covered porch and wooden walls.

Bedrock Store (1992 photograph.)

As the only store within thirty miles, during the 1900s it also served those associated with local mining.  The first floor walls are of uncoursed native stone, and the upper floor is faced with wood.  A somewhat elaborate peaked cornice tops the façade.

State Register

Address

9812 Colo. Hwy. 90, Bedrock

Site Number

5MN.1409