On East Washington Avenue at Ridge Street Alley on East Washington Avenue.
In memory of an escaped slave who became a prominent entrepreneur and black Civil rights pioneer in Colorado. In 1880, Ford opened Ford's Restaurant and Chop House in Breckenridge. — — Map (db m118620) HM
On South Main Street (State Highway 9) at South Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m58003) HM
On State Highway 9 0.3 miles south of County Road 670, on the left when traveling south.
Hoosier Pass lies on the Continental Divide, the lofty meandering spine of mountains that separates the Atlantic and Pacific watersheds. Nineteenth-century pioneers dreaded the barrier, particularly its high, difficult Colorado stretches; for that . . . — — Map (db m282092) HM
On South Ridge Street at East Lincoln Avenue on South Ridge Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
The Exchange - constructed in 1880, the building housed the Bank of Breckenridge, the Engle Bros. Exchange Bank and the Post Office at various times. — — Map (db m58368) HM
On Boreas Pass Road (County Road 10) near South Main Street (State Highway 9).
Alone Against the Elements
Intense cold, high winds, drifting snow, and avalanches challenged railroaders all winter long. The endless gales prompted a standard joke in Como. Newcomer: “Does the wind always blow this way?” . . . — — Map (db m62461) HM
On South Ridge Street at Washington Avenue on South Ridge Street.
The Hearthstone building was established in 1883. The original structure was built and owned by the Kaiser family, who ran a market on Lincoln St., when Breckenridge existed as a thriving mining community. The Hearthstone building itself has . . . — — Map (db m58369) HM
On State Highway 9 0.3 miles south of County Road 670, on the left when traveling south.
The Utes For many centuries, Hoosier Pass served as a link between two important Ute hunting grounds South Park and Middle Park the heart of the tribe's mountain domain. By the 1400s or 1500s these hunter-gatherers occupied territory from . . . — — Map (db m282086) HM
Look carefully on the hillside above the wooden mill structure, and you can see the remains of as many as seven mine openings.
These portals (or adits) led into the vast underground network of the Jessie (as seen on the map), one of the largest . . . — — Map (db m240583) HM
On Boreas Pass Road (County Road 10) near South Main Street (State Highway 9).
The Little Engine
The Denver, South Park & Pacific (DSP&P) established a crucial link between Denver and the high Rockies. The goal was to reach the Pacific Ocean but the harsh winters and challenging mountain terrain took a toll on the . . . — — Map (db m62319) HM
Pre-Mining Landscape
This valley once held beaver ponds, wet meadows, shrub thickets and open grasslands. Fires started by Native Americans supported herds of mountain bison and favored growth of grasses and wildflowers on the valley floor. . . . — — Map (db m58592) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
St. Mary's was built in 1881 and moved from Washington & High By 1890; Bell and Belfry added 1899. — — Map (db m58370) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Built as a Residence 1898,
site was Argyle Dance Hall 1881
and lost in Main St. Fire of 1896. — — Map (db m58203) HM
In memory of the men who gave their lives.
In appreciation for the great contribution the returning veterans have made to Breckenridge skiing.
In gratitude for the men and women of the new 10th Mountain Division who are now serving so . . . — — Map (db m57819) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
Summit County Courthouse
Cornerstone laid in 1909 on the "Most Beautiful spot in Summit County." Dedicated St. Patrick's Day, 1910.
This Corner Stone was . . . — — Map (db m57884) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
The Wedding House
Built in 1893 by .
Frederick Herkert
for his bride. — — Map (db m57957) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
William Harrison Briggle House
Built in 1896.
A Summit Historical Society Property — — Map (db m57952) HM
