Salt Works Ranch

USA / Colorado / Buena Vista / US 285, 3858
 ranch, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Second Empire (architecture), cattle ranch, historic district, vernacular (architecture)
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Historic cattle ranch complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as a historic district.

- Established: 1862
- Architectural style: Second Empire (main ranch house); log cabin (other structures)
- Areas of significance: Agriculture; Architecture
- Area: 128 acres
- Structures:
~~ main ranch house (1872)
~~ Hall log house (c. 1862)
~~ 2 bunkhouses (moved to this site1940s)
~~ third bunkhouse (moved to this site 1930s)
~~ blacksmith shop (1870s)
~~ barn (1870s)
~~ loafing shed (1930s)
~~ springhouse (1870s)
~~ root cellar (1860s)
~~ various sheds and garages
- Date added to NRHP: 2/2/2001
- Other designations: U.S. Historic District; part of the "Ranching Resources of South Park, Colorado" Multiple Property Submission; listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties

NRHP #01000032
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Coordinates:   38°57'19"N   105°56'59"W
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