| What is it? |
It’s the central courthouse of Montrose County, Colorado! |
| What makes it historical? |
This county courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places as a great example of Classical Revival architecture! Classical Revival style, which you’ll notice from the columns and porticos, models after Greco-Roman architecture and became popular as Victorian styles waned! This courthouse was designed by Denver architect, William Norman Bowman! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Become a member of the Montrose County Historical Society!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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| Where is this place? |
320 South 1st Street
Montrose, CO 81401
From Aspen: ~137mi (221km) — 2.3hrs
From Colorado Springs: ~231mi (372km) — 3.9hrs
From Denver: ~265mi (427km) — 4.5hrs
From Grand Junction: ~60mi (97km) — 1hrs |
| When should I go? |
City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM! |
