THANK YOU FOR HELPING SAVE THE PLACES YOU LOVE!
We’re on a mission to preserve and to promote the historic character of Routt County and we can't do it without your help!
WHO WE ARE:
HISTORIC ROUTT COUNTY (HRC) is a community-funded nonprofit dedicated to promoting widespread appreciation of the cultural, social, economic, and environmental benefits of historic preservation.
OUR MISSION is to partner with the community to document and safeguard Routt County’s irreplaceable historic structures and unique landscapes through advocacy, preservation assistance, and education.
WE ENVISION a community where historic structures and landscapes inspire, educate, and connect residents and visitors to the Yampa Valley.
GIVING CATEGORIES:
Homestead: $5,000+
Barn: $1,000-$4,999
General Store: $500-999
Depot: $250-499
Bunkhouse: $25-99
Did you know a new monthly gift goes further? A $250,000 reocurring gift match is available from November 1 through Colorado Gives Day on December 8, 2026 or until funds run out.
*Note - A donation of $250 or more may be eligible to receive 25% CO Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
We partner with the community to document and safeguard Routt County’s irreplaceable historic structures and unique landscapes through advocacy, preservation assistance, and education.
At the time of its founding, Historic Routt County was a grassroots nonprofit organization created to meet an urgent need in the community in the early 1990s, when there was little interest in historic preservation in Routt County.
At that time the rapid development of the Steamboat Ski Area, rising property values, and the deterioration and demolition of familiar historic buildings were forever changing the cultural landscape. What to do?
Enter Historic Routt County, when a group of concerned citizens decided to take action to work with willing property owners to document and preserve the special places that convey the area's history.
Since 1999, Historic Routt County has led the way to survey over 100 working ranches and to successfully list nearly 100 individual properties on the Routt County Historic Property Register. Past preservation projects include the rehabilitation of the Mesa Schoolhouse, the restoration of the original facade of the Routt County National Bank building, stabilization and restoration of the Mad Creek Barn and Hahns Peak Fire Tower, training local youth and volunteers to rebuild the Diamond Window Cabin and the Yock Family cabin, restoration of the Foidel Canyon Schoolhouse, the adaptive reuse of Crossan's Market in Yampa, and partnering to relocate the iconic Arnold Barn. We provide resources and educational opportunities to ensure property owners and the public understand the benefits and how-tos of historic preservation. At its Annual Meeting, HRC recognizes successful preservation projects and advocates. We regularly publish articles about local historic buildings and projects in the local press and host events to promote awareness of local historic resources.
Since inception, Historic Routt County has forged partnerships with the City of Steamboat Springs, Routt County's many museums, the US Forest Service, local land trusts, and many private property owners to accomplish its work.
Organization name
Historic Routt County
other names
HRC
1999
Tax id (EIN)
84-1485332
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Small Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit
Address
PO Box 775717 (mail) 1041 Lincoln Ave, Ste 240 (physical)Routt County, CO, US
Phone
970 875 1305
Other
970-875-1305