Colorado National Monument: Saddlehorn Caretaker’s Residence
Description
“The Saddlehorn Caretaker’s Residence and Garage are located at the intersection of Rim Rock Drive and Saddlehorn Loop Road, approximately 5 miles from the west entrance of Colorado National Monument. Both buildings are rectangular, one-story structures designed by the National Park Service and constructed of native red sandstone masonry by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 and 1936. The style exemplifies National Park Service Rustic Architecture. The buildings are in good condition and maintain integrity of location, setting, design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association from the historic period.
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Cooking fireplace
Colorado National Monument: Saddlehorn Caretaker’s Residence
Cooking fireplace
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Front of Residence
Colorado National Monument: Saddlehorn Caretaker’s Residence
Front of Residence
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Brass identification plaque
Colorado National Monument: Saddlehorn Caretaker’s Residence
Brass identification plaque
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Garage
Colorado National Monument: Saddlehorn Caretaker’s Residence
Garage
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Saddlehorn Residence
Source notes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddlehorn_Caretaker%27s_House_and_Garage
The New Deal in Colorado: 1933-1942
Project originally submitted by The Living New Deal on April 25, 2013.
Additional contributions by Sandra Gill.
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