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Honoring Our State's 100-Year-Old Family Farms and Ranches COLORADO CENTENNIAL FARMS & RANCHES Honoring our state’s 100-year-old family farms and ranches Colorado Centennial Farms & Ranches The Colorado Centennial Farms & Ranches program acknowledges farms and ranches that have been owned and operated by the same family for 100 years or more. The program honors the significant role that these families have played in settling and shaping the state of Colorado. The Colorado Centennial Farms & Ranches program not only illustrates the significance of agricultural sites to the development of Colorado, Hunker Ranch 1894 but also shows how vital these properties are to the well-being of our state today. Colorado Centennial Farms & Ranches provide open space and food, as well as support for our state’s economy and serve as reminders of our past. How do I apply? For more information, contact History Colorado at (303) 866-3392 or vist www.ColoradoCentennialFarms.org. Jones Ranch—1919 Ford delivery truck getting milk cans and bottles ready to take to Alamosa Collum Ranch circa 1890 HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESOURCES FOR YOUR BARN There are two types of historic designation administered by History Colorado: National Register of Historic Places Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’s historic places that are worthy of preserving. Colorado State Register of Historic Properties The Colorado State Register of Historic Properties is a list of the state’s significant cultural resources that are worthy of preserving for the future education and enjoyment of Colorado’s residents and visitors. History Colorado Katrin Anderson Robert Hirko Benefits of Designation Local Designation Formal recognition of a property’s importance Contact your municipal or county government to to the history of the community and the state determine if they maintain a local register of historic of Colorado properties. A body of information to use for local community planning, tourist promotion, and neighborhood revitalization A sense of community history and local pride Eligibility to compete for grants from Colorado’s State Historical Fund Eligibility to apply for state and federal tax credits for restoration or rehabilitation Contact the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation at (303) 866-3392 or visit www.HistoryColorado.org for more information. History Colorado STATE FAIR HISTORIC DISTRICT Much of the Colorado State Fairgrounds is listed as The grounds contain an assortment of buildings and a historic district in the Colorado State Register of structures representing various styles, configurations, Historic Properties. and functions. Several eras of development are evident: 1910–1920 utilitarian, the WPA (Works Progress Administration) of the 1930s, and 1940–1960s modern. Each era of development added their signature style to the mix that now comprises the State Fairgrounds and Exposition Center. S S R Q J OP A G L M B D I H K NN E C F 1908–18 1920s 1930s (WPA) 1940s 1960s A. Stone Perimeter Wall B. Livestock Pavilion & Dairy Bar C. Feed Barn D. Sheep & Swine Building E. FFA Dormitory F. Children’s Barnyard G. Palace of Agriculture H. Small Animal Building I. Gallery of Fine Arts J. Administration Building K. Natural Resources Building L. Creative Arts Building M. Cultural Heritage Center N. 4-H Dormitories O. 4-H Auditorium P. 4-H Dining Hall Q. Grandstand R. Colorado Pavilion S. Stone Horse Stalls COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE A separate state agency devoted to agriculture did not exist until 1933 when the Division of Agriculture was created. Before this date, many agricultural functions were dispersed among state and local government agencies. Led by a governor- appointed Director of Agriculture, the Division of Agriculture combined the functions of many of these groups. The 1949 Agricultural Act created the State Agricultural Commission, an eight- member board headed by a State Agricultural Commissioner. Today the Agricultural Commission has nine members, who determine the general policies for administering and enforcing regulatory and service laws, rules, and regulations. History Colorado Colorado Proud, a program of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, promotes food and agricultural products that are grown, raised, or processed in Colorado. This free marketing program connects consumers to their local producers and encourages them to buy local. Buying local supports Colorado’s farmers and ranchers and the overall state economy. Russ Shugart Visit www.ColoradoProud.org to learn more. HISTORY COLORADO MISSION Inspiring generations to find wonder and meaning in our past and to engage in creating a better Colorado History Colorado Established in 1879, History Colorado offers access to cultural and heritage resources including statewide museums and programs for families and adults, stewardship of Colorado’s historic treasures, and resources for researchers, students, and educators. We provide services related to historic preservation and archaeology as well as access to a vast collection of archives, artifacts, and historical photography. Laurie Cook COLORADO CENTENNIAL FARMS & RANCHES WESTERN SLOPE MOUNTAINS FRONT RANGE 335 561 481 322 497 70 466 213 416 129 LOGAN 494 407 571 357 SEDGWICK 23 530 444 449 268 370 313 231 371 91 WELD 385 84 409 182 93 359 420 297 544 408 377 354 362 PHILLIPS 50 227 529 296 458 136 19 533 LARIMER 118 580 MOFFAT 295 121 450 471 425 536 115 445 567280 573 125 30 325 101 421 477 439 76 498 193 109 490 349 550 197 190 156 20 294 159 436 474 566 131 140 200 459 427 522 180 521 469 366 92 150 429 221 111 324 314 28 44 117 417 473 528 303 243 1 JACKSON 224 286 160 339 8 29 89 574 ROUTT 342 304 165 516 410 515 38 68 554 467 392 9 363 499 166 555 279 MORGAN 311 175 572 240 300 475 278 402 539 132 320 570 480 438 277 15 565 233 211 472 389 547 503 257 181 537 138 170 185 512 493 506 266 511 244 541 BOULDER 435 496 250 102 103 16 18 32 4 17 437 179 149 291 484 460 463 546 169 171 348 523 559 505 321 397 343 488 GRAND 34 88 204 308 360 341 35 39 62 72 265 228 100 517 461 42 43 455 218 382 373 387 379 112 124 139 274 225 470 71 510 RIO BLANCO 65 220 285 183 336 14 85 153 234 239 441 423 27 67 48 123 141 142 143 299 232 428 146 532 323 483 414 519 64 154 187 205 199 404 194 236 BROOMFIELD 49 75 36 305 391 178 364 254 538 YUMA 51 355 GILPIN ADAMS 374 251 WASHINGTON 453 208 388 97 535 21 105 108 31 384 464 47 DEN- 504 526 EAGLE 55 330 579 369 411 VER 59 78 332 114 282 CLEAR 207 288 ARAPAHOE 400 188 106 130 53 259 137 GARFIELD CREEK 219 235 396 422 JEFFERSON 375 393 SUMMIT 518 289 307 405 415 527 267 431 ELBERT 37 361 456 356 560 5 33 222 81 12 230 353 575 432 457 434 184 186 203 KIT CARSON 302 74 104 347 334 507 292 107 238 133 290 52 215 418 191 337 552 261 PITKIN 61 192 333 DOUGLAS 283 381 340 242 485 162 LAKE 350 509 502 PARK 430 338 MESA 327 270 345 58 276 551 398 46 262 394 229 122 TELLER 316 433 576 562 201 367 96 151 148 CHEYENNE 253 120 298 508 543 DELTA 79 446 196 284 LINCOLN 246 419 256 476 EL PASO 326 CHAFFEE 513 116 GUNNISON 569 346 563 352 11 489 406 380 531 80 252 482 312 376 147 10 386 167 FREMONT 247 KIOWA MONTROSE 45 424 PUEBLO 98 CROWLEY 447 525 440 501 3 77 372 403 395 56 249 452 163 401 271 SAGUACHE 13 273 383 134 63 CUSTER 520 462 217 174 155 269 177 87 6 57 2 7 564 SAN MIGUEL 60 82 358 260 OURAY 275 209 HINSDALE 413 22 214 237 540 426 195 318 465 245 328 315 126 PROWERS 83 226 176 BENT 556 468 542 301 DOLORES SAN JUAN 24 309 HUERFANO OTERO 94 399 319 198 487 581 RIO 500 442 478 MINERAL GRANDE 451 306 553 157 41 548 95 164 90 ALAMOSA 448 54 216 25 492 168 210 310 172 189 272 351 MONTEZUMA 514 LA PLATA 173 202 BACA 344 577 119 293 558 549 412 568 479 69 534 317 LAS ANIMAS 127 73 ARCHULETA 578 COSTILLA 223 443 145 248 113 152 206 524 128 241 40 86 264 158 390 287 454 331 263 545 CONEJOS212 26 378 66 368 258 161 255 110 495 135 365 491 486 99 329 281 144 For more information about individual Centennial Farms & Ranches, refer to the numerical list. SAN LU IS VALLEY EASTERN PLAINS Q534. McCAW CATTLE, LLC–1913 510. STANLEY E. & Q457. HITTLE CATTLE COMPANY–1914 Ignacio, La Plata County* CAROL J. SHAFER–1910 Collbran, Mesa County* 2018 535. McCRACKEN FARMS–1917 Laird, Yuma County* 458. KINDVALL RANCH–1909 2012 Anton, Washington County* 511. THOMAS FARM–1916 New Raymer, Weld County* 551. ASHCRAFT FARM & RANCH–1906 415. CORLISS RANCH–1895 Q 536. MILL IRON D RANCH–1917 Wiggins, Morgan County* 459. LEAFGREN FARM–1914 Q Matheson, Elbert County* Q Q Stratton, Kit Carson County* Stoneham, Weld County* 512. WACKER FARMS & LIVESTOCK–1905 Lucerne, Weld County* 552. BIESER FAMILY RANCH–1904 416. GAYLE AND RICHARD ANDERSON Q 537. MUHME FARM–1917 Brush, Morgan County* 460. MEKELBURG FARMS, LLC–1894 Mesa, Mesa County* FARM–1911 Longmont, Weld County* Yuma, Yuma County* 553.
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