In continuous service since 1889, the Gothic Revival style church is a good example of the type of ecclesiastical buildings that were constructed in Colorado’s mountain communities during the late 19th century.

Dating from the late 19th century, the two-story brick and stone building includes decorative brick work in a lattice pattern just below its highly detailed parapet.

The Kesner Memorial Building, designed by architects Leo A. Desjardins and Francis W. Cooper, is the most intact historic educational building in the city of Salida.

Constructed in 1890, the one-and-one half-story residence compares favorably with other local examples of the Second Empire style.  A vernacular interpretation of the style, in addition to its well-preserved exterior ornamentation, most of its interior features remain intact.

Constructed over the years from 1943 to 1954, the Heister House is an excellent example of the Moderne style.  Elements typical of the style seen on the house include a flat roof, smooth stucco veneer, rounded corners, porthole openings, glass block, and a curved metal canopy. 

The 1½ story wood frame residence is a good local example of the Queen Anne style.  Its asymmetrical massing is accented with a large bay window and a considerable amount of ornate wood trim. 

Completed in 1907, this segmental, reinforced concrete Luten arch over the Arkansas River was constructed by the Pueblo Bridge Company, one of the state’s most prolific builders of concrete bridges.

With its various wood frame and brick components constructed between 1887 and 1926, the plant is associated with the evolution in the distribution of electricity in Salida.

The 1884 E.W. Corbin House is associated with the early settlement of Salida.

Constructed in 1885, the simple wood frame, gabled roof church is Salida’s only surviving example of the type of religious building typically constructed during the early stages of a community’s development.