Georgetown School

Listed: 2006

Constructed: 1874

Threat: Demolition by neglect; vacant Closest Town to Resource: Georgetown

Significance: The Georgetown School was built in 1874 and is believed to be one of Colorado’s oldest extant brick schoolhouse buildings. The structure is located within the Georgetown and Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District and was nominated to EPP in 2006 due to its poor condition. The school is one of only two pre-1880 masonry schools remaining in Colorado. The restoration of Georgetown School is a tribute to the power of a passionate community and the partnership of many organizations.

Listed: 2001

Constructed: 1879

Threat: Demolition by neglect; vacant Closest Town to Resource: Leadville

Significance: Inter-Laken Resort was constructed as a playground for the upper class of Leadville society during Colorado’s mining heyday. The site, originally known as the Lakeside House, was built by John Statley and Charles Thomas 1879. In 1883, Leadville mining magnate, James Dexter, bought the site developed Inter-Laken Resort with an upscale hotel that boasted two elegant dining rooms, a dance hall, a barn, and laundry. Set along the shores of Lakes, guests could explore the Rocky Mountains, play croquet, fish, ride horses, and hike. Canoes, rowboats, a 50-foot steamboat called “Ivywild,” and the foot yacht “Dauntless” were available for the public to enjoy. After the turn the century, the resort lost popularity, and the hotel closed. The site features a variety of architectural styles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site is owned by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). They have installed interpretive signage on site and teamed with the Rocky Mountain Heritage Society and the Rocky Mountain Region Heritage Program to undertake a 4year project to restore buildings.

Site Needs: Funding, reuse plan for larger buildings, restoration of the hotel building.

Update: While several buildings on site have been restored, the hotel building and others need assistance. CPI is working with the U.S. Forest Service to plan a future weekend workshop on location and help secure the open buildings. Until recently, work had been stalled on the site.