Steamboat Springs in Routt County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Steamboat Springs Depot

National Register of Historic Places

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2016

1. Steamboat Springs Depot Marker

Inscription. This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 40° 29.358′ N, 106° 50.554′ W. Marker is in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in Routt County. Marker can be reached from Stockbridge Road just north of 13th Street (County Road 33), on the left when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just left of the entrance, facing Stockbridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 13th Street, Steamboat Springs CO 80487, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sulphur Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Steamboat Spring (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Changing Yampa (about 500 feet away); Chamber Celebrates Centennial (approx. 0.7 miles away).

Regarding Steamboat Springs Depot. National Register of Historic Places #78000884, Routt County Register of Historic Places, and Steamboat Springs Register of Historic Places.

Also see . . .
1. The Historic Steamboat Springs Depot. Colorado Tourism entry:
Built in 1909, the depot looks much the

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same as when it was a thriving stop along the DNWP Railway. The first floor includes a passenger section, waiting room, station office and baggage room. When service ended, the Depot was converted into a community arts center. (Submitted on September 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Steamboat Springs Depot. Wikipedia entry:
It was deemed "significant for its association with the old Denver, Northwestern & Pacific Railway, the so-called Moffat Road (now part of Rio Grande Industries), one of the major transportation links between Denver and Salt Lake City; for its fine architectural qualities; and because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, and method of construction." (Submitted on September 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Routt County Register of Historic Places plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2016

2. Routt County Register of Historic Places plaque

(mounted below marker)
This property
has been placed on the
Routt County Register
of Historic Places
by the Routt County
Board of Commissioners
Historic Routt County Plaque Program

Steamboat Springs Depot image. Click for more information.

via NPS, unknown

3. Steamboat Springs Depot

NPGallery Digital Asset Management System website entry
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Steamboat Springs Register of Historic Places plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2016

4. Steamboat Springs Register of Historic Places plaque

(mounted above marker)
This property has been placed on the
Steamboat Springs
Register of
Historic Places
by the city of Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2016

5. Steamboat Springs Depot

(marker visible just left of entrance)

Steamboat Springs Depot (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2016

6. Steamboat Springs Depot (southwest elevation)

Rio Grande Caboose #01502 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2016

7. Rio Grande Caboose #01502

(on exhibit on north side of Steamboat Springs Depot)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.