Advocacy, Preservation Assistance, and Education for the Places You Love
We’re on a mission to preserve and to promote the historic character of Routt County.
Breaking News!
The History Colorado State Historical Fund has awarded Historic Routt County (HRC) a quarter of a million dollar grant to complete the restoration of the Maxwell Squire building in downtown Steamboat Springs.
An emergency grant of just under $15,000 was previously awarded to the owner through Historic Routt County to help with short-term exterior repairs to the building at 9th and Lincoln. In January 2025, a car struck the building facade, causing structural damage to the façade of the building.
The Maxwell Squire building is a cherished, iconic landmark on Lincoln Avenue. Not only is it one of the oldest remaining buildings in our community, listed on the local, state, and national registers of historic places, but its striking masonry represents the vision and craftsmanship of our region’s early builders.
This grant underscores the importance of preserving the vulnerable historic places we love and safeguarding our rural county’s identity, economy, and shared heritage.
Current Programs
Historic Routt County directly protects historic places through these programs.
Preservation Projects
Preservation Projects
We facilitate impactful brick & mortar projects.
Historic Designation & Documentation
Historic Designation & Documentation
Properties, as a tool to recognize, celebrate, and protect our historic places.
Advocacy
Advocacy
We proactively engage the public, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Education & Community Engagement
Education & Community Engagement
We cultivate a “Preservation Ethic” in Routt County.
Stewardship
Stewardship
In 2019 we launched our Stewardship Program.
Without people like you who value these kinds of structures and the history of Routt County, there is a lot to lose here and it’s great that you are willing to put in the time and effort and money to preserve a structure like this.
