The Hartman Castle was built by Annie and Alonzo Hartman, who were some of Gunnison, Colorado’s earliest white settlers. The building, which is more than a century old, is now considered one of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places.
Even though much of the original structure is still intact, it hasn’t been maintained. It needs a new roof, along with many other upgrades. The stone building has four floors and was completed in 1893.
There are Italian marble tiles, a fantastic stairway, and a turret that Annie designed.
The Hartman Castle Preservation Corp. is working to raise funds to buy the property from its current owner and get the building listed on Gunnison County’s historic registry. After that, they hope to apply for an acquisition grant from History Colorado.
They want to turn it back into a commercial property, so they can have weddings there and don’t have to worry about anyone shutting it down. The county is working with them so that they will be able to have that blend of being an economic driver to Gunnison.
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