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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1744242248852-F6XWPH7WYFJ675SPTEWK/IMG_2209.jpg Project - volunteers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1744244662060-3NEADII6DWIBY38RFHI5/IMG_2206.jpg Project - vestibule work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1744242247038-VUD630VL7D16C95ZHQR7/IMG_2195.jpg Project - foundation work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1744242251154-YTXNITS5GJZWBHQT5TT1/IMG_6009.jpg Project - interior work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1744242280536-H219HHFZLS0WJK0I3FC2/IMG_2496.jpg Project - water mitigation work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1668266760047-00ILIGG3EKSZN0O0WI4F/image_17183489.JPG Project - Phase 1 | preparation for raising and stabilization of Shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1668266751584-ZK15GHSSDPWKB9TCHQC3/image_16907265.JPG Project - Phase 1 | pouring concrete footers, laying lumber for foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1668266766047-P25JH169UIYZY9TKF05C/IMG_0492.jpeg Project - Phase 1 | replacing siding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1708980228606-6T12V5EDIZBAKQDZ41UU/2023+Performance+Report+Photo+pages%5B95%5D.jpeg Project - Phase 1 | Shop stabilized and preserved https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1709401359607-58SONK1NIZ77MBG0VZLD/new+roof+on+Shop.jpg Project - Phase 1 | new roof on Shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1708984913225-Y0SW4NT7AUM8ENMYOX5L/P9083575.JPG Project - Phase 2 | The Outhouse, Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1708983893740-0RE8QIIUDEAQLAZRMTX8/IMG_1513.jpeg Project - Phase 2 | The Outhouse, After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1708983857002-HJHDETD6H8WP1ZNSJVJ0/2023+Performance+Report+Photo+pages%5B95%5D+4.jpeg Project - Phase 2 | Koch Residence floor and graffiti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1708983886022-Y12XRT7Q7Y27YCC0BJN1/IMG_1453.jpeg Project - Phase 2 | New Roof on Koch Residence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/1709035238195-JLZ9ETCGDP3REF2OLNKJ/IMG_0772.jpeg Project - Phase 2 | Water mitigation underway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/2c20babc-f89f-42f1-8bbd-d0b1dc445e61/P9083481.JPG Project - Phase VII Preservation of the Dam Keeper’s Cabin In May of 1886, city superintendent Major W. H. Mathers built the first dam up Hunter Creek. records show the Dam Keeper's Cabin was also built along with the dam in 1886. Much of the 40-foot-long wooden structure anchored in boulders still stands today as does the Cabin. Mather laid out its reservoir to feed the town’s water pipes, as well as deliver “high-head” water power to turn a Pelton wheel and generator for Aspen’s first electric plant. Thus touted in 1886 as the first place west of the Mississippi to light its streets and businesses with hydroelectric power. Budget | $118,000 Fall 2027-2028 Scope of Work | Dam Keeper's Cabin Remove trees up to 6' around the building perimeter Regrade site, soil removal by hand Replace 2-3 wall logs on each elevation, as needed Repair 3-8 log crowns on purlins and ridge log Repair chinking and daubing on the exterior walls Investigate first-level floor structure and flooring, then repair or replace, as needed Repair lumber roof sheathing and replace corrugated steel roofing panels Install hog wire over the door Remove modern interior wall cladding, including plywood Rehabilitate the remaining wood window sash and build two replica wood window sashes to match the existing west window Set up appropriate systems and follow safety protocols for fall protection, lead paint containment, and hantavirus exposure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/7f6c33a2-5741-4d2e-b3f6-f3287a945cdf/2025+Miner%27s+Cabin+South+Elevation.jpg Project - Phase VI Completion of Miners Cabin Completion Date | Fall 2027 Complete preservation and stabilization of Miners Cabin Rebuild roof Create interpretive signage for Adelaide Ranch Explore preservation of Dam Keepers Cabin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/5c6699f1-b8c7-442f-95b2-9e3b5942814f/IMG_1512.jpeg Project - Phase III Stabilization of Koch Residence Completion | August 19 - September 28, 2024 Re-establish Koch Residence and porch foundation and sill plates Reinstall salvaged flooring to extent possible and begin to add new wood flooring Install gravel bed at porch and install diagonal wood flooring Stabilize brick chimney Repair or replace siding as needed Replace/repair any deteriorated wood framing window and door framing and siding Installed French drainage and landscaped berm for water mitigation Architectural history program for Miners Cabin to document the building in preparation for restoration/reconstruction phase on cabin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/31708845-44eb-4334-a46c-0b2f0eb72e63/P9083514.JPG Project - Phase I Completion of Stabilization and Preservation of the Shop and the Outhouse Budget | $87,000 Completed | October 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/ffd67519-308e-490a-a69f-05ddb356f4f9/2025+Miner%27s+Cabin+South+Elevation.jpg Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/106d993d-ecf7-4365-b0f0-f9595c7a8932/IMG_1512.jpg Project - Phase IV Completion of Koch Residence Completion | August 25 - September 26, 2025 Budget | $45,000 Complete interior flooring Reinstall original wainscot, trim and baseboards Rebuild entryway door and secure for viewing interior Prep with primer interior walls for paint, preserving some graffiti Repair milk cooler, protect bricks adjacent for historic viewing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/c99b7010-3124-4828-a091-41952b4bf5fb/P9083505.JPG Project - Phase II Stabilization and Preservation of the Koch Residence The Hunter Creek Valley site is presumably Aspen's earliest Euro-American settlement site. This site was undeveloped until 1879, when it was initially settled; a small group of prospectors and miners wintered there. The site was established as a homestead by William C. E. Koch in 1890 and occupied for years afterward. Budget | $150,000 Completed | October 12, 2023 Scope of Work | Koch Residence Replaced and weatherproof main roof and vestibule roof demo interior and vestibule flooring added structural supports for interior and vestibule repaired and stabilized brick chimney Scope of Work | Outhouse leveled structure added foundation built new door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/e224b25f-8047-4274-aee6-9d17194cc0db/2025+Roadhouse+Floor.jpg Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/e4de39a7-7aad-419a-970b-9eac4540ae76/IMG_6004.jpg Project - Phase V Preservation and Stabilization of Miners Cabin the Miner's cabin was very possible first structure constructed in the Hunter Creek Valley by a small group of miners, led by Henry Staats, who spent the winter in Aspen in 1879. This Log Cabin is remarkably well-built and likely took, at a minimum, close to a month to complete. The shelter used during the winter of 1879-1880 was likely more primitive and hastily constructed due to their late arrival in the valley and the onset of snow by November 5th. Completion | August 25- September 25, 2026 Budget | $62,000 Determine Historic Value Brace and shore structure for log replacement Stabilize with new foundation Repair, replace logs as needed Treat logs and sills with protective preservatives Prepare building for PHASE VI (Fall 2026), including reconstruction of roof https://www.huntercreekhistoricalfoundation.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/0762ba1c-8e32-44bf-bf9e-52ab2e237cda/IMG-2480.jpg Contact - Make it stand out Howie Mallory 970-309-6770 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/10920929-f2e9-47ca-b37e-d40c71f3d94d/graeme%2Blighter.jpg Contact - Make it stand out Graeme Means 970-306-5181 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/c2f0c9aa-556d-427c-aeab-bbd5f8d6f54c/George++Newman+cropped+photo.jpg Contact - Make it stand out George Newman 970-618-9972 https://www.huntercreekhistoricalfoundation.org/donate-by-check daily 0.75 2022-04-20 https://www.huntercreekhistoricalfoundation.org/donate-1 daily 0.75 2022-03-11 https://www.huntercreekhistoricalfoundation.org/timeline-1 daily 0.75 2022-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/70296f9f-8e89-42f3-ab91-35c868ecd510/IMG-1901.jpeg Timeline (Copy) - September 2022 HistoriCorps team of historic preservation specialists and volunteers camp and work on site to stabilize and preserve the Shop and the Outhouse as described in Phase 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/ea74d6b6-f1c8-4b4f-89ed-086848e2ecac/hogwire.jpeg Timeline (Copy) - XX/XX/XX HCHF installs suitable metal hog fence panels to restrict public access to interior of the Road House to reduce health and safety risks to the public and eliminate further vandalism and grafitti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/ffd8226f-5469-4cc0-85bd-7b1376d1f7ac/IMG-0225.jpeg Timeline (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/58417e22-7a96-4f2d-b8d3-7fbfc2dac41f/IMG-1903.jpeg Timeline (Copy) - 9/8/21 HCHF invites team of preservation specialists from HistoriCorps of Colorado to meet on site with Aspen-Sopris Deputy District Ranger Jennifer Schuller, Cultural Heritage Manager Thomas Fuller and entire HCHF team to view, analyze, measure and photograph each structure targeted for stabilization as the basis for a comprehensive Conditions Assessment and corresponding recommendations prior to year-end https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/2ca97509-33d0-49cf-82c9-12f6fbeec5cc/P9083505.JPG Timeline (Copy) - 4/XX/22 WRNF District Ranger Kevin Warner approves categorical exclusion of Project under NEPA and issues approval of project with specific mandatory duties and responsibilities of HistoriCorps during Phase 1 work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/adcedc1d-b890-4bc7-882e-7928ee78dd7d/IMG-1615.jpeg Timeline (Copy) - 2/15/22 Board of County Commissioners for Pitkin County unanimously approves Community Development fee waiver in connection with the County Building Permit for Phase 1 stabilization of the Shop in September of 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/eb1a517d-1df0-4cea-8604-3077fa39e3a5/HCHF+MOR_Page_2.jpg Timeline (Copy) - 12/15/21 HistoriCorps releases its Conditions Assessment and set of detailed recommendations for each proposed Phase of stabilization in 2022 through 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/64f3eebe-7ead-4dda-9c6c-40f2887a96fa/P9083480+%281%29.JPG Timeline (Copy) - 2024 HistoriCorps team of historic preservation specialists and volunteers camp and work on site to stabilize and preserve the Dam Keeper Cabin as Phase 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/73112a4d-a994-44dd-a461-d26a81f2c10c/HCHF+landscape+1.png Timeline (Copy) - 1/27/21 HCHF incorporates as a Colorado nonprofit with the mission to preserve the historic structures and important cultural history of the Hunter Creek Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/4cffb501-6c1e-45f0-9f07-6c6ca37d2799/HCHF+MOR_Page_1.jpg Timeline (Copy) - 5/24/21 Aspen-Sopris District Ranger Kevin Warner approves HCHF's goals to stabilize and preserve the historic structures and resources in the Hunter Creek Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/9c080171-2105-4896-9361-4df159ff8bc6/overview+BW.png Timeline (Copy) - 5/22/21 IRS grants HCHF tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/a4c8adb8-6590-44f8-ae0a-3d8c1ef4400a/OST+letter+of+support.jpg Timeline (Copy) - 01/21/22 Pitkin County Open Space & Trails Board of Trustees unanimously endorses mission and goals of HCHF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/3fcbc531-de70-443c-a910-1682786ca540/board+with+barn.png Timeline (Copy) - 3/9/21 HCHF performs on-site emergency stabilization of the Shop as authorized by WRNF Cultural Heritage Manager Thomas Fuller with pre-measured and drilled beams and cables hauled to site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/eed42a88-634e-449c-b161-d4a43eff6e76/P9083550.JPG Timeline (Copy) - 2023 HistoriCorps team of historic preservation specialists and volunteers camp and work on site to stabilize and preserve the Road House and Old Log Cabin as Phase 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/0011f8ba-b304-41a2-b5c0-832c64c6c081/overview+BW.png Timeline (Copy) - 7/14/21 White River Nation Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams approves and signs the formal Partnership Agreement with HCHF describing the goals and responsibilities of the Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/f8b173a3-06f6-4dca-bab4-5bf16ba79383/P9083622.JPG Timeline (Copy) - 4/XX/22 State Historic Preservation Office grants clearance requested by WRNF Cultural Heritage Manager Tom Fuller https://www.huntercreekhistoricalfoundation.org/history daily 0.75 2025-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/41066afb-8966-42d5-b8a5-61a2c9c65629/cooney+thumbnail.png History - full PDF here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/7a8e7cf7-6c40-49ae-a706-05f60c8967a4/Aspen+Historical+Society+sketch.jpg History - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.huntercreekhistoricalfoundation.org/awards-publicity daily 0.75 2023-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/b5be433f-f049-477f-8dc0-3084437a4e89/IMG_5333.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/fe7093d8-9312-46ca-96de-c01c54a236a9/IMG_5334.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/7d5d7b52-cff2-4874-b98a-13abbd3a0582/https-pitkincounty.com-DocumentCenter-View-29390-12---Hunter-Creek-Team-Proclamation%3FbidI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/db82bc34-e08c-4909-9594-390ebe1d83d6/Hunter+Creek+AT-thumbnail.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6201723936cae73c9bfa711d/4422746e-c705-4152-8228-d7e2d94dffd2/aspendailynews-HCHF-thumbnail.jpeg