Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Breckenridge, Colorado

National Historic District

— Established 1859 —

Breckenridge, Colorado Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 1, 2012

1. Breckenridge, Colorado Marker

Inscription. You've just stepped into Colorado's Kingdom - a delightful trip back in time with all of today's modern conveniences and amenities. Here you'll find one of the world's premier resorts with outstanding four-season activities to please everyone's taste for adventure and recreation. Winter offers alpine and Nordic skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. When the snow melts, golf, tennis, bicycle, hiking, and music enthusiasts alike flock to the area to take advantage of our facilities, the beautiful mountain scenery and special programs and events held here. The town offers an abundant selection of lodges, hotels, condominiums, modern inns and cozy bed and breakfasts. There are nearly 100 restaurants and nightspots, and hundreds of shops and boutiques. More information and assistance can be obtained from the information centers on Maine Street.

Getting Around
Traveling in and around Breckenridge and Summit County is easy, whether you choose a trolley, a bus, a car, a bicycle or your waling shoes. During the winter and summer seasons, several trolleys operate with stops strategically located throughout

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the Town. You'll find a map and schedule at each trolley stop. The summit Stage bus system provided transportation to other points in the county. For travel to destinations downtown and around Breckenridge, there's no more enjoyable or convenient mode of travel than a bicycle ride or a leisurely stroll along the area's lengthy network of bicycle and pedestrian pathways.

History
The town's rich history is evident everywhere you look. Approximately 250 historic structures make up our proud community, providing the backdrop for our National Register Historic District. Most of the historic buildings here date from a span of eight decades, beginning with Breckenridge's' settlement in 1860 as a mining town through the shutdown of the last dredge mining operations in 1942. Self guided walking tours are an excellent way for visitors to experience the charm and grace of our Town's celebrated past. For those interested in taking a look inside some of the buildings and learning more about the area's history, guided tours are available through the Summit County Historical Society.

Historic Walking Tour
1 — Exchange Building, 100 South

Breckenridge National Historic District Welcome Sign image. Click for full size.

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2. Breckenridge National Historic District Welcome Sign

Picture is taken from the marker.

Ridge Street, 1880
2 — Old Court House, 208 Lincoln Avenue, 1909
3 — Edwin Carter Museum, 111 North Ridge Street, 1875
4 — Father Dyer Church, 310 Wellington Road, 1880
5 — Milne Historic Park, 102 North Harris Street, Milne 1904, Eberlein 1877, Briggle 1896
6 — Colorado Mountain College, 103 South Harris Street, 1909
7 — St. John's Church, 100 South French Street, 1880
8 — St. Mary's Church, 109 South French Street, 1880
9 — Barney Ford House, 200 South Main Street, 1882
10 — Theobald Office Building, 306 South Main Street, 1892
11 — The Masons Hall, 136 South Main Street, 1892
12 — Finding Hardware Store, 120 South Main Street, 1885

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 28.627′ N, 106° 2.685′ W. Marker is in Breckenridge, Colorado, in Summit County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (State Highway 9) and South Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main

Exchange Building, 100 South Ridge Street, 1880 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

3. Exchange Building, 100 South Ridge Street, 1880

Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Breckenridge CO 80424, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies and on the Continental Divide.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Soldiers of the Summit (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Argyle Dance Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barney L. Ford (approx. ¼ mile away); Riverwalk - Blue River Restoration (approx. ¼ mile away); The Hearthstone (approx. ¼ mile away); Frozen Over and Snowed Under (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Mary's Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Little Engine / Engine 9 Returns to Summit County (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breckenridge.

Also see . . .
1. History of Breckenridge, Colorado. (Submitted on August 7, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Breckenridge Heritage Alliance web site. (Submitted on August 7, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Old Court House, 208 Lincoln Avenue, 1909 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

4. Old Court House, 208 Lincoln Avenue, 1909

Father Dyer Church, 310 Wellington Road, 1880 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

5. Father Dyer Church, 310 Wellington Road, 1880

Father Dyer Church informational sign image. Click for full size.

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6. Father Dyer Church informational sign

Father Dyer Church Stained Glass Window image. Click for full size.

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7. Father Dyer Church Stained Glass Window

Father Dyer Cabin image. Click for full size.

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8. Father Dyer Cabin

Father Dye Cabin info image. Click for full size.

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9. Father Dye Cabin info

Father Dye Cabin dedication marker image. Click for full size.

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10. Father Dye Cabin dedication marker

In celebration of the 120th Anniversary of Father Dye United Methodist Church and In Memory of Mark and Roberta Fletcher who saved Father Dye Cabin
August 20, 2000
Tree donated by Neils - Lunsford

Milne Historic Park, Briggle House, 1896 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

11. Milne Historic Park, Briggle House, 1896

Milne Historic Park, Milne House, 1904 image. Click for full size.

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12. Milne Historic Park, Milne House, 1904

St. Mary's Church, 109 South French Street, 1880 image. Click for full size.

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13. St. Mary's Church, 109 South French Street, 1880

Barney Ford House, 200 South Main Street, 1882 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

14. Barney Ford House, 200 South Main Street, 1882

Theobald Office Building, 306 South Main Street, 1892 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

15. Theobald Office Building, 306 South Main Street, 1892

Now the Hand in Glove.

An earlier Theobald Building, at 101 South Main Street, 1880 image. Click for full size.

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16. An earlier Theobald Building, at 101 South Main Street, 1880

A map of the Breckenridge, Colorado ski slopes. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 4, 2012

17. A map of the Breckenridge, Colorado ski slopes.

Contributing Structures are identified with this marker. image. Click for full size.

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18. Contributing Structures are identified with this marker.

The O. K. Gaymon Cabin image. Click for full size.

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19. The O. K. Gaymon Cabin

Also known as the Daniel Cabin. Now home to the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance.

An article about the Gaymon/Daniel Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

20. An article about the Gaymon/Daniel Cabin

The Miner's Home Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 4, 2012

21. The Miner's Home Saloon

Another structure contributing to the Historic District.

Write-up of the Miner's Home Saloon, in the front window image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 4, 2012

22. Write-up of the Miner's Home Saloon, in the front window

You are standing in
The Miner's Home Saloon.
(Today it's Skinny Winter Gifts.) By the end of 1880, Main Street Breckenridge had grown rapidly and the street was lined with western fals-front commercial buildings like this one. This 1880 building first served as Bates, Key & Co. Wholesale and Retail Liquor and Cigar Store, with offices and apartments upstairs. Later, the main floor housed the Miner's Home Saloon. Year after year, miners came to relax and imbibe in liquor, tobacco, spirited conversation, and the sharing of the mining news around the faro tables. In the 1920s Agnes Springmeyer operated a millenary shop in the front. In the winter, Mr. Springmeyer brought his herd of goats into the back of the building to keep them warm.

View of Breckenridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012

23. View of Breckenridge

Breckenridge Historic District NRHP Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Greg Gordon, February 8, 2025

24. Breckenridge Historic District NRHP Plaque

This plaque is located at 128 S. Ridge Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 1, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 11, 12, 13. submitted on August 2, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 14, 15. submitted on August 6, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 16. submitted on August 7, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 17. submitted on August 6, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 18. submitted on August 7, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 19, 20. submitted on August 6, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 21, 22. submitted on August 7, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 23. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 24. submitted on February 8, 2025, by Greg Gordon of Breckenridge, Colorado.