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Story
After three years of work and the support of many people, Hartman Castle Preservation Corporation now owns Hartman Castle and its grounds. That's 2.5 acres with two historic homes, a garden and another historic building. One of Gunnison County's best-loved landmarks is now in the community's hands.
Next comes restoration. This year, your gift will help us stabilize the structure, complete a building and site assessment, make emergency repairs, and give us seed money for additional grants.
When Hartman Castle is purchased and restored, it will:
For more than a century, the Castle has stood as a symbol of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit. Today, its future depends on all of us.
We invite Coloradans, history lovers, community members, visitors, and preservation advocates to be part of the castle comeback story. Your support will help us close the financial gap toward acquiring the property and bring us closer to reopening Hartman Castle as a community space.
We are a grassroots organization dedicated to purchasing, restoring, and preserving the 1880s ranch houses of distinguished Gunnison pioneers Alonzo and Annie Hartman.
Sitting on its original site of what was once a 2000 acre ranch—one of the largest on the Colorado Western Slope at that time--the Hartman Castle stands as a timeless testament to the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era. Built in 1892, this historic mansion is an architectural masterpiece that showcases the opulence and sophistication of the Queen Anne and Gothic style. The home commissioned by Alonzo and Annie Hartman, prominent figures in early Gunnison County. The mansion was designed by Annie, an artist, and her minister, who skillfully combined unique features with local materials and skilled craftsman to create a residence of unparalleled beauty and distinction.
The Hartman Castle boasts an array of exquisite features, including a circular staircase with a special window treatment on the main floor, fireplaces bought from at the Chicago’s World Fair, elaborate fretwork and transom windows above the bedroom doors.
Throughout its storied history, the mansion has served as a private residence, a restaurant, a museum, a venue for lavish social gatherings, and a symbol of Gunnison and Colorado Western Slope heritage. It has witnessed significant historical events and hosted numerous distinguished guests, contributing to its rich tapestry of cultural significance.
Today, Hartman Castle still stands as a cherished landmark but is vacant and neglected. Our organization is raising funds to purchase the property and restore it to its former glory.
Organization name
Hartman Castle Preservation Corporation
2023
Tax id (EIN)
93-3116184
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO Box 1294Gunnison, CO, US, 81230
CO, US
Crested Butte, CO, US, 81224