$27,702 raised by 32 donors
55% complete
$50,000 Goal
We invite you to join us in purchasing and restoring one of Gunnison County’s most cherished landmarks, the Hartman Castle.
Hartman Castle Preservation Corporation (HCPC) exists to purchase, preserve, restore, and re-energize one of Gunnison County’s most architecturally distinctive and culturally meaningful historic landmarks: Hartman Castle. Listed as a landmark property in the hearts of Gunnison residents for over a century, the castle stands today as both a reminder of the region’s past and a powerful symbol of its future. Our mission is to ensure that this incredible structure is not only preserved from deterioration but also revitalized as a thriving community asset that promotes heritage, economic vitality, education, sustainability in various forms, the arts, and public engagement.
Your gift will help fund the purchase of 2.5 acres, two historic homes, a garden area, and an additional building. Includes are countless stories, community tie-ins and opportunities. Truly, the possibilities for this property and community are endless.
And there’s exciting news: All gifts will be matched with two matching donors—dollar for dollar—up to $5,000 per donation and up to a total of $25,000 from November 1 to December 31. Your impact doubles when you submit your gift.
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