The 1910 Rustic style residence, designed by noted Denver architect Burnham Hoyt, is associated with Anne Evans, the daughter of the second Territorial Governor of Colorado, John Evans.
The small one-story, wood frame commercial building was constructed circa 1885, and the overall appearance of what was an important local gathering placed has changed very little.
Prior to the Leadville strike of 1878, the district was the most important silver camp in Colorado. The initial boom period dates from the discovery of gold by George and David Griffith in 1859.
The 1875 two-story false front wood frame building housed the Alpine Hose Company No. 2, one of several volunteer fire companies organized during the late 1800s to protect the community.
The Dodge Ranch, which had its beginnings in 1890, is an important collection of buildings exhibiting the Rustic style of architecture popular in Colorado mountain communities after the beginning of the 20th century.
Since its completion in 1898, the second floor of this two-story wood frame building has served as the local seat of government and as the social and cultural center for the town.