National and State Register
Saddlehorn Caretaker’s House & Garage
Mesa County
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 and 1936, as the first permanent buildings in Colorado National Monument, the caretaker’s house and garage are significant for their association with public relief projects of the Great Depression.
Constructed of sandstone blocks quarried locally, the buildings are excellent examples of National Park Service Rustic style architecture and reflect the craftsmanship of both CCC members and local workers, some of whom were reportedly stonemasons of Italian descent. Listed under Colorado National Monument Multiple Property Submission.
National Register
Address
Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction
Site Number
5ME.1170