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

Chamber Celebrates Centennial

1907-2007

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 18, 2013

1. Chamber Celebrates Centennial Marker

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Chamber Celebrates Centennial. , A trio of children at play , cowgirl, skier, and, miner , are the triad of our ranching, skiing, and mining heritage. , Illustrated by Susan Gill Jackson and sculpted by Sandra Graves, both local artists, the art is a gift to the Steamboat Springs community from the businesses that have and will continue to serve as the foundation of the economic well being of the city. Playful and interactive, the sculpture celebrates the 100 year legacy of the Chamber and the history of Steamboat Springs. , 1907: With a mission to attract tourists and settlers to Northwest Colorado, the Steamboat Springs Commercial Club is founded in the community. , 1941: Commercial Club renames itself Chamber of Commerce of Steamboat Springs, collects dues, and plans for a summer visitor information booth. , 1959: Chamber membership reaches 15 committees and 167 members out of a possible 199 businesses. , 1984: "Steamboat in the Summertime" campaign begins with help from the Chamber's Summer Marketing Task Force and funding. , 1992: Leadership Steamboat graduates its first class. , 1993: Chamber moves to Visitor Center at Angler's Drive and U.S. 40 from facilities at Casey's Pond and log building at 12th Street and Lincoln Avenue downtown. , 2007: Chamber celebrates its 100 year, more than meets the eye [sidebar] , Look closely! Hidden within the sculpture are icons signifying our past, present, and future. , How many icons can you find?, . Native American symbol for journey consciousness, life, and renewal , . The region was home to the Ute Indians , . The “yampa" or bear-prominent in Ute Indian mythology , . The railroad opened this remote region to travel and shipping , . Carl Howelsen, The Flying Norseman, brought ski jumping to Steamboat , . Olympic heritage , . Ski Town USA® , . Hahns Peak, a gold mining town, was once the first Routt County Seat , . Steamboat Springs is at the confluence of the Elk and Yampa rivers , . Both hot and mineral springs are found throughout Routt County , . Perry-Mansfield , the oldest continuously operating arts school and camp in nation , . The Steamboat Chamber celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007 . This historical marker was erected in 2007 by Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce. It is in Steamboat Springs in Routt County Colorado

A trio of children at play — cowgirl, skier, and, miner — are the triad of our ranching, skiing, and mining heritage.

Illustrated by Susan Gill Jackson and sculpted by Sandra Graves, both local artists, the art is a gift to the Steamboat Springs community from the businesses that have and will continue to serve as the foundation of the economic well being of the city. Playful and interactive, the sculpture celebrates the 100 year legacy of the Chamber and the history of Steamboat Springs.

1907: With a mission to attract tourists and settlers to Northwest Colorado, the Steamboat Springs Commercial Club is founded in the community.

1941: Commercial Club renames itself Chamber of Commerce of Steamboat Springs, collects dues, and plans for a summer visitor information booth.

1959: Chamber membership reaches 15 committees and 167 members out of a possible 199 businesses.

1984: "Steamboat in the Summertime" campaign begins with help from the Chamber's Summer Marketing Task Force and funding.

1992: Leadership Steamboat graduates its first class.

Trio of Children at Play Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 18, 2013

2. Trio of Children at Play Sculpture

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1993: Chamber moves to Visitor Center at Angler's Drive and U.S. 40 from facilities at Casey's Pond and log building at 12th Street and Lincoln Avenue downtown.

2007: Chamber celebrates its 100 year

more than meets the eye [sidebar]
Look closely! Hidden within the sculpture are icons signifying our past, present, and future.
How many icons can you find?

• Native American symbol for journey consciousness, life, and renewal
• The region was home to the Ute Indians
• The “yampa" or bear-prominent in Ute Indian mythology
• The railroad opened this remote region to travel and shipping
• Carl Howelsen, The Flying Norseman, brought ski jumping to Steamboat
• Olympic heritage
• Ski Town USA®
• Hahns Peak, a gold mining town, was once the first Routt County Seat
• Steamboat Springs is at the confluence of the Elk and Yampa rivers
• Both hot and mineral springs are found throughout Routt County
• Perry-Mansfield — the oldest continuously operating arts school and camp in nation
• The Steamboat Chamber celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007

Erected 2007 by Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music •

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 18, 2013

3. Trio of Children at Play Sculpture

Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 40° 29.07′ N, 106° 49.889′ W. Marker is in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in Routt County. Marker is on Lincoln Avenue (U.S. 40) just west of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker and sculpture are located near the southwest corner of the Routt County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 522 Lincoln Avenue, 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. The Changing Yampa (approx. 0.6 miles away); Steamboat Spring (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sulphur Spring (approx. 0.6 miles away); Steamboat Springs Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away).

Also see . . . Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce. Website homepage:

Established as the Commercial Club of Steamboat Springs in 1907, the Steamboat Springs Chamber provides support for local businesses and economic development for the City of Steamboat Springs as well as surrounding communities in the Yampa Valley. The Chamber offers a variety of services to the community from networking opportunities to the Steamboat Springs Visitor Center.

(Submitted on March 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Routt County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 18, 2013

4. Routt County Courthouse

(view from near marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.