Colorado Salt Works
About this property
The Colorado Salt Works, on Salt Works Ranch in Park County, Colorado near Hartsel, Colorado, is a site where salt springs flow and were used in salt harvesting in the late 1860s. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. The salt works were established in 1862, by Charles L. Hall, who bought out a small operation nearby and expanded production in new buildings in 1866. The expansion was funded by a partnership, Rollins, Lane and Hall, which brought in investors George W. Lane and John Quincy Adams Rollins. The Kettle House (1866) is a two-story L-shaped building with a 50 feet (15 m) chimney, which held large pans of No.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000033. It was listed on February 2, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Colorado Salt Works listed on the National Register?
Colorado Salt Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Colorado Salt Works?
Colorado Salt Works is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Colorado Salt Works?
The period of significance for Colorado Salt Works is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
Can I research the history near Colorado Salt Works?
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