FRONTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO

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Frontier Historical Society Museum is a popular tourist attraction located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The museum is a treasure trove of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the rich history of the region. The museum is run by the Frontier Historical Society, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Garfield County.

The museum has a collection of more than 12,000 artifacts, including photographs, documents, clothing, furniture, and tools. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from the Native American culture of the region to the mining and railroad industries that shaped its economy. Visitors can also learn about the early settlers and pioneers who helped to establish the area.

The museum is housed in two historic buildings – the 1905 Hotel Colorado Annex and the 1887 Victorian-style Wheeler/Stallard House. The Annex building features a rotating exhibit gallery, a research library, and a gift shop, while the Wheeler/Stallard House showcases the lifestyle of the wealthy families who lived there in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Overall, the Frontier Historical Society Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of Glenwood Springs and the surrounding area. The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and provides a deeper understanding of the region's rich cultural heritage.

FRONTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GLENWOOD SPRINGS CO. US MID #8400800074

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact FRONTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

FRONTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
1001 COLORADO AVENUE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
CO
81601

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FRONTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400800074
Name FRONTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Alternate Name FRONTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.543412, -107.325867
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 045
US Census Tract: 951702
US Census Block: 3011