The Kremmling Depot has received historical designation from
the State Historical Fund.
Historical designation for the depot allows the Grand County
Historical Society to apply for funding to restore the building. The society is
working to construct a permanent foundation for the depot.
A foundation will allow the society to open the depot to the
public and use it as an exhibit and community meeting place.
“The Historic Designation by the state of Colorado is the first step in GCHA’s investment into our community,” said Shanna Ganne, director of the historical association. “We are thrilled to create community spaces and locations of learning while expanding heritage, culture and historical tourism in our area.”
The depot is located at the Heritage Park Museum complex in
Kremmling after a group of history lovers saved the depot from demolition in
2008.
The historical significance of the depot comes from the
construction of the Denver, Northwest and Pacific Railway. The Kremmling Depot
is the last surviving depot of this time and acted as the main mode of
transportation in Kremmling through the 1960s.