In the fall of 1887, work on the San Miguel County Courthouse was completed. This was just nine months after the original courthouse, located on the southeast corner of Fir and Colorado burned to the ground on January 13, 1887. The bricks from the . . . — — Map (db m283094) HM
An official project commemorating Colorado's 100th year of Statehood and the United States' 200th Year of Independence. Endorsed by the Colorado Centennial-Bicentennial Commission Joe M. Lacy, Chairman Richard D. Lamm, Governor — — Map (db m283114) HM
The first county courthouse was built on this site in 1885. It was destroyed by fire on March 9, 1887. These bricks and the iron tension rod are from the original building and were recovered during the excavation for the present building. — — Map (db m292792) HM