National and State Register

Crested Butte Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot

Gunnison County

Constructed in 1883, this combination passenger and freight depot remained in use until the 1954 abandonment of the Crested Butte narrow gauge branch line of the D&RG.

A two-story railroad depot with a gable roof. The roof extends over a small porch at the front of the building. The building is painted white with brown trim.

Crested Butte, Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot-Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Station house-High Country Citizens’ Alliance
 

The Queen Anne style architectural details on the well maintained wood frame building remain intact.  After serving as a residence for several years, it was donated to the Crested Butte Society in 1973 and continues to house office space for community groups.  Listed under Railroads in Colorado, 1858-1948 Multiple Property Submission.

National Register

Address

716 Elk Ave., Crested Butte

Site Number

5GN.3112