Established in 1914, the school/camp is the oldest, continuously operating, modern dance camp in the United States.

The 1916 Mesa Schoolhouse, located south of Steamboat Springs, is an excellent local example of the early 20th century rural schoolhouse building type.  Constructed as the Mesa District’s permanent school, the building reflects the development of the Yampa Valley and its commitment to education.  In the south Yampa Valley area, Germans, French-Swiss, and Irish immigrants attended classes with children from older generation immigrant families.

Constructed in 1908, the two-story Maxwell building has played an important role in the commercial and economic development of Steamboat Springs.

The 1909 1½-story Edwardian Vernacular style wood frame residence has a steeply pitched cross gabled roof.  There are three hipped roof porches with classical columns, and two historic barns are located on the property. 

Located adjacent the downtown area, Howelsen Hill is a highly visible geographic feature within the community.  Encompassing approximately 40 acres, the district includes the portions of the hill’s north facing slope most closely associated with the history of skiing in Steamboat Springs. 

Constructed in 1905, the two-story commercial building is a rare local example of the Romanesque Revival style.  The first floor walls are of heavy native sandstone, and the red brick walls of the second floor are accented with sandstone quoins. 

The 1894 Crawford House is important for the local contributions of its original owners, James and Margaret Crawford.  The couple was among the most influential pioneering families in northwest Colorado.  The construction of this, their third home, demonstrated their faith in the permanence of Steamboat Springs.  Further development of the community resulted from James Crawford’s involvement in many local and regional enterprises. 

The 1934 log building is a good local example of Rustic style architecture.  It embodies many of the defining characteristics of the design philosophy, including the use of native materials in its log construction and stone foundation, the multi-light windows, simple ornamentation, and log wall interior. 

The 1960 Chamber of Commerce Building in Steamboat Springs is architecturally significant in the area of architecture as a superior local example of the Modern Movement’s Usonian design philosophy.  Integrated into the surrounding landscape and oriented toward the nearby Soda Creek and Little Toots Park, the building embodies many of the defining characteristics of the design philosophy, including the use of natural materials, which help blend the building into the site, dominant horizontal lines, integrated windows, and an inverted gabled roof with wide overhanging eaves. 

Built circa 1923 during a period of rapid settlement in the area, the building is a late example of wood frame rural schoolhouse construction.  Listed under Rural School Buildings in Colorado Multiple Property Submission.