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CATEGO~Y OWNERSHIP STATUS PAL:S£N'T USE X .. o1sm1GT .K_ruOIIC X... OCCUPIED

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'l'hl" Jtol~'i1/F.Ll'~;h f{istm·~c D'lEitl•ict :tn locn:l:ed in l\ spect.ac tl.ll.u~ :> t·l;ing IH.!C..l' ·~:h~

hea.d~ltlta::l'll of ·t:hc ColoJ'I;}do Uive1• 1 fl.oJ'Ike rl l1y the Nt~ve1• Swnote1~ l.'ll1nge t o the went tuld.

·l:he. Fl•ont IlJI.ng£1 to the er., t. InclUded j 11 the hiotol'ic: d:l.atr:l..ci: !l.l'~ over a do~M

b\lildi.I\(<A l'811\ting to i;h I!Ob11&l"i;b hOlll6~te&.d B.lld the de reJ.~pnlGT\t Of 1;1\e J!OlZWl\J:'t,h

'L'l'O\tt. I.odgP., DElt~.ng from n'bo ,t; :1.905 l;o a.bou·t 191+5, theorJ nb1•u turan refluot. l:lle

gradual o.orJ. i.nf(Jrnl'l growth of -re.ciJ.iUoa for 1;he o.ocommode.t.lon of t;t\u::st(, ThlilaO

hl 4.1d.ill f!.'ll o.re pt•ea nt)~ \llH~d HS a. aetrlier fro111 which the U ticnaJ. \:'l'.rk Service

intel•prt:l1;tJ the l lol~wm~ th :t'I.LMb a.nd lJionP.er life :ln thi'i ··oloJ:l'l.c1o Vill.ey" 'rltia

a.dap,tive use :ta expected ·~o conl::trme . SoiiiB of the ... ·ecently conat1·uc:ted bu:l.l.d:l.ogs

f~J~Ay he )'eJJIOVtHl \;(' J'e:r~01·e ·thtl faci11.~r to it.t> eaz-Jy a.pperu'f.l.ncc; razed buildingrs of

t.he ell!"l,V )!eJ.'lod ( hn\Y hCJ.l'n, IV.)x·m~ btJJ'n, <!0.1?. b lll'TI) cor1'0.J., pr :l:vy 1 sh~d~ <lh:l.ckell hOUGt! 1

p:lg )?tltl 1 l.'OO{, ceUa:r, Ml<>ke l\OURe) > J'Ol' l·lhtcb ~xceJJ.ent dOOUlllmi"CO.tion in in hond1

.mn:y l~e rec ~iYtl.JIICtC!d , 1:yt: li ct1l !ll.<~intntll.n'<~ , r'(Jn Oilll t:r•n L ,,•!1: 11 t h<! h ·.l ntod.<: l.ltY tl ·~ ·n,·c·l'! ,

w1ll hP exp~utPrl,

A hay n~e.dow, reclaimed by the Holzwarthts from a. jumlJlc (;J~ beayer pon.ds, :1.~>

inc-luded in the bm.md.aries of the D1.s-~ric·l;, and consonn.nt w.i.th :l.ts historic use 9 th'!!

Natiomtl l'u.rk Se:rv:l..cc expects thif; ar.·et'l. to 'be used. fo:r grazing a.nd haying ,.J1.th

inrplementR of' the h:tato1•it~ pel~i.o<l"

'J1le Holz~nll'th homeBbead enhin, the nr..nt Y.'OO!II Of th•~· pre11ent 1Jtl!uctul'~ (1), WO.I'l

t;.uilt in 19:1.7 of V no1;chcd J.og n<.mst·c'U.ction 1ri th pole battens and concrete r;hinking.

:PJ:ot:t·udjng J.ogs in the efl.o1: ~mll ev1.dence at\ interior pll.rtition, J.orlg nihce removed.

1•/iud("llr t);peiLi.ngn i.n the south. ·c·W.:U of. t he ttLbir.r ltavf! been t~losed l>l' modlf~.c rJ, by the

insertion o·J! J.clg setl;ments cu.t tcJ o.pp1·opriate leng-th.

A 15' x 25 ' room of V noi;clled log co.nat:l'uct.\on ~ras added to th.e uest wa.J~ of the

or:l.ginaJ_ ~a bin ca, 1920, and a porch to the aouth of the ad~ecl ro<>rn ca»pl.Eit~d the

recta.ngn1n.r plrul c.lf the existing s·i;;l"ll.ctm·e. 'rhi.s ·port.ion of the structur-e iB battened

w:l.i:h 1.\ )~l:l.t 'JlOl t1 u.ncl ch:lnked I,Ij,tll concr.-ete.

At nollle la.te:r Unte~ p~rhapn about 1935 9 th(l J.iving c1tte..:r.ters t>rere enla1•ged by

tnoving 11 port. ion of th~1 e:x;teiol:' ,,'8J,:1. 7 1 to the south so v..s tc1 :tm~lude "the ..-:a.st~l'tllllOl'lt~ .

13' of i;he perch, rmcl. the 1:'-:JIIlr-l.ning pm"tion of tha )?Ol'Ch wa emcloued.

'J.'he :intel':LOl' of t.ho• cabin is partit.1.oned into a H v:lng room) clvMt, bs.th ~

hed:..·oo•.l, ruld k:l.tt~hen, 'l'he intet·:!:l:lr 11'/J.C'l J.'oi:!llOdeled and f:tnished ~rlth wo.lJ. board.

ahou.t :1.9110. lfutnel:ourJ i. i;em--t'urni tw.·c ~ ta;O.dex f\tlJ. npedlllell.s, bool<s, kJ:t;ohell

nten~rilsJ e.nc1 ot.h }' ) ru.•nont\.1. et'fllc ·to··-OYL(!~ owned 'by the H'olZ"~m:r'th. frun:tl.y, were

t.J"ansf erl•ea. to th13 1J11i ted Sta:t:.ell 1-ri tb the oa'hi1"0 o.ml theafJ JOUll'b b~ l'ega.rded 11.13

h'lsto. ·iv F.I.Jl)l lt\' l,Cnl'.lJtn il of' the stl''Ur.l"\;ure •

A few feet nouthear.t of the hCWJsteJ?.rl cubiu IJ.l:e the e(l.rJ.i l!Jt I.(UCB'I; cahina o:t:

the d'J.de l'tU\ch. 'J.'win ~1J. ~JB.G built cs., :l92l, •.rMa 152 1 x ~9-t· ' "1ltl•nctlU'e :l.s r>f lo~

const1•uct:i.on, aqu.1l,l'e notched. w.!.th split lJOle be.ttenH t!_pikud to the loss. J\ 1~ 1 'J)O ·cl~

extends acrofll~ the :rr.ont (west) of the l>trl.l.dil'l.g, tmd lr.t 1l.c ~ extends o.oroGs the

back of the st~'Uctu.reo It i~:~ 1nterest:lng to note tl1e.'!; Joruul.i.e Hol:.ma.rtl , bu:1.ld1ns

hill first l.o,r, oe.M.n.~ placed t!•e purJ.in~ of' ·t;hia stnw.t.\.1.1-e f.IO lO'li 1;ha.l, -~~ey u.re nt no

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m~ ~ 22, 1918.. Tha :tflllltit¥ ~tk.-ecl (ih tb~ • ttl\ ~ tu 1n ~~~ hc>l'ne on. B~~ lf-~ Dri~ in penvo)<' ~o tbe .wint~X'11 esVlltlll~~'~'

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CONTINUATION SHL'r:T ITEM NUMllER . ..-......... PAGE three

Very !:hartly, :L"I.lul roauy other city··dWJ.lfJrs ID1o have Dl'lved to the mouuta.il'.l'l, they fowtd thn'G vurioua ()f their Denver f.riendll follO"red thom to tb" Golo:rado Va1.1.e~7 to 11ho:re U1c Holz·;n\rth hollpHa.li ty and enjoy B. aheap IJ l.' v:ac11 iott. ll:n. th~ B r t!Sf-' 1920~ the Hohwa.rt.h 1o were visited by a ~ou.p Of .M't'. Ho:l; '1'\t)\1 &

111b"i ~~ ill'..nds11

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uning thlj te:..•ro. r~iven iu :l.nterview by John G. tiQ:b. ~t~, J·l"•~"'lfho llltl'O po JA au(~; drunlttm 'hh!J.t they eveu requ:trcd the Hol1> tb eon,. J~b.tmie• a.gl!d 18, t,(J do th,:tt' f. 6U4.ri~ for. them•· -and thull qtln1'l'Olel\ over the di.naiGl'l ctt tb,e f'iah. W~ t)l \I he d !'tUX'$ Of ttlO gueat11, Ml'B• ·HolzYmrth alld .Tohnnie re~ll • Mru. Jlolz'lfiU"Ul had long dre!l.lll.ad of opening

.~ Gel" type J)l.Quntnin :lun, and. the nosae tea•l mw prmeptly dubbod thG Holz~l~th Trout il..odge aM re;tllo ~ote.blisbed··-eVt)l.l tll.Out(.ll t.W. Holzwarth roared that he liOIL'ld nevol' porlllit h:t.ll tri.end.s to be cbnl'ge!U.-~a.t *2 .po cpe~· clay or $D..oo t•el' weak~

Thei~· veey fil'rJt ~csta 't>rerc lllll'whe:rlll IU'ld fJ.'iends rJf tha ClU'Jo.an fe.lll.1.1y of' Eoto~ I'n.l·ko Ko;bherine: CanMil rec!U.la thn·t; the frun:\.~ luul l"iMon across the d1.vitle~ expecting to nt~y at Squ.M.Ity Jlob' u Ho-tel de Hemlncro.b'ol.e~ but on f:tnding Bob 1 s fH.l.ed l.'el·e

<lil•ect•~d. "to tbe Ho1zwarU>. 11J. Art Jollludo r.en."er.ihel.'IJ it, thlq ladies of the ca.rlYlall pa~ty u:J..ept in t.he house un<l the men ii! tho bam; Ktl.t!;JJ!I..l'ine C/.l.l"?M\11 says onJy thu:b "they

ohoved over Mn lre got 1.n".

A:ttho·Ligh tile. f'hat; tourist rent.".l C>'l.bi.L\ mw \n'Lilt l.» 1919, t .. h~y vo:r.·e ·~~·1nbl.a to 1oooet the demaud ~ illld oleeping ll.l'l:'angement!l 'lffli" often q~te info~l. Sprlngs EU?.d mattl:"f..ast~o wt:rc td~ply sp~ad on ther grt'll.ll\d 'd "'i~ll.tol's aover«d tb ol; n 'l'it~ l>i.ecC! of oauw$ :fo pt•O'be~t:l:on l'om the we"lme~·. ~ to ·libe ~ t11 'bh ~*-'V¢1euct~· ot '1- night &rid· cbiJ!.ing kslOl'Ding i'J$emed f1 lill pt-1ce to 'q tor tha pVivd..lese of pullina up to Ml'&. I{ol 1 · t~ lJ). Jobnn:h, aeqs thai!} be kep·c ~d. werr til:~ i\.tchen doet., an(l! 11ben (U'I ol!del' l!0r trolih llfla.Qhod tho k{tollflh, he ~' tti il.he »t<l:'Bwn 'lr1:bh ltla Iod. ~ ']he~ $.la:o ser'V'Qd. "roa.a'!ln a 'Vtal1d tlli>~ ~~l!er identif:Led s~noe H ft~U®ilt~ cw:r.~ 'fii'.'Qfl\ IUl~\t.B ponG"h.ed i'rem "tlbe Na:tlana1 Pe.J:!It• butchererl~ nncl coucenlad high in c. t:r.ee until ta.ken to the ldtc•hen.

ln the ·l'd.nter , 'llO suppl.dl'aen.t. 'Oh~lll' l"(1~~ad.et1Ub.tc l.:nC'.Ollle from the ·reaor'i: 'buainest:l·, t~e ltobwa:r~ll 1 e. 1lrtl!~"fl, 0p~rat';lng &.t on('J time 100 m:l.les of trap Hne11 OJ~anding ovel' :\Into Mil.dd!la l:>a.rk. 0oo~a~:ono,'l.'cy;_, w'lth i;he pernds1.1ion ~)f the li~tional

·~It Sel'Vli...ce, .he Holr•WIH~'th'~ tl•e)We.d 11 p~•edatorll" ~dthin th(l No.tionf.l.l Park> though-ueco.l!wtng to ~obnml.f! · .. -tfiel'e 1'09 a()!A&tillloa dlfferencen of o:pia:l.on u.t> to the llefiniticm of a predator.

Their incciJ!.t~ ,;as rcl.so oupplemtJntecl by M1•. HolY.:VI0.1.'th 1 a 'l:lo~·k t\o a. ta.xiiJ,erm:i.st, He w<w seve1•oly illj 1.\l'ed when a wagon ovo;)rturncd on h:l.n1 aeon n.f'-ber moving to the Colol"ado VaUey at'ld lltl.W a.t once 'bhtli~ he iiPUlrl be cripllled ·co the ext.·ent that his pn.:rtic:l.pation · ir1 t.he work of· the )rMC.b ' mll.d Pl.'l seve:re~ :li.nrlted. Acco:r.d:!.ngly1 he lltttdied taxidermy by t'ltdJ.. Bnd soon b~:tclh!OO qwr.te p:~o:t'io:l.ent :tn the art. '

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CONTINUATION SHH:T llEM NUMBER B --~,_.._ .... ..--

hs eBJrly atJ l9fl2 the li'leu.hute ijQrueatoa(l ca,'b:Ln (on 'bhe atls'll sildtl of tJ,ie OQlot'ado Iti.ver) waa u.oed :flbr ~bEl n.aQ0lnniO~;Iiton of guesbfl, nnd ~ 1923 ·~llo d i~;~ion wna malt t.o move tbeit• o-pe').-a.tion ~.>,a reaM 'th.n r!ver ·l;o the ow.~ 1'9M. througll 'llhe bfa.-1r1ot~ ~)t. '1,'ll~ f:l.rnt oal>in o.t 'llhe Yl.'ew sri1;G ~a b-uilt in l.9?.11, ~d tbe ma-in J.odg~ wes aon~tooc-tm~ irt, 1929. With ,the ntnin opera.tion··-now :known M •lloLI. Wl!,l'tl;l ' s NeVe'l.' Stulll1\e-r ~b .. •#.\!1~ ~o the east side of tht! riverp the subjeet oal)1,no wrll ope:r(l.,ted UJJ 11ento.J. ca llJl. b;y Mrs~ Holzwa.rth-Minevitn.bly lmw.n c.s "lf.'JJiliJIS' 1 -~\uttil ht>l' U.On.tl\ ·and~ ~Jubsoqucntly,: by the Holz'loo-arth Never S<m1111er Ita.nch.

'!'he homestead wo.a purchaued on l.W.rch 13, l9'7l1 by 'J}h,"l Neo.tu:r.(! Cona,"<rvancy Md imll

tranaferrP.d to the United Staten ou Februa~y 5, 1975.

tlosa'($ !!1: enhUts WUB un eW!J.\e«cont tigu e in ·bhe eolo>:.e.da e.t:l.ay; 'iJor ·~ ~oor.'Cl. in round I!Jf ~~JB •U&ll~e wit" the xee.~Mon M the doo\llYJcll:lla"tiioYt of l.lis holrtMt t.d. On llov!ln)bet !l, l.-902 h$ pul'~hao"'lt ilbA w;..fll,'ft1 IN'hS~ ~nd the NE~·SW~· ot' Se.cft ' n 2~, 9'lf, ~~6ll fr0m tha 11n1 ed St:a:t~Q. pe.·b~t -1/14360 1f'l).!l ;t.saucd. to b.tlln t; om tlt~ !And Qtf'~!lo mn ~: 29, 1909. It i'EJ l)eUfl"'eel tbat :t1loe'h.uta lett ltne ~.J,.ey abod; ),gl.'L-,. ltlhd 'Ill~ :.t...~t1 ' wt\.11 ·t.x-ans·.f'erx-ei1 ll\19 to bd.a fi.:l.J:\ll'G ·t;o ~ ·i;he tall.-eo.

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H:CEIVtD ,

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r.ONTINUI\TION5HU:1 ITEMrWMOEH '( I'A.GE one _______ ,.... _____ ---~---·----·_.,_.__f_,...._,.. __ .,_....,...,, _____ ._.,.-:.-poi.nt louched by the rl~fter:;. Hose (4) 1 l\ l.'i 1 x 13' fl'OJ\\G atfUCture Yith necloaotl p0:tl'h, faced with slubn, ts attached t.o !l'\dn /Jl. Tlli lJ'Il.UtU.ng o con~ c ~ 19J~5. 'IVln #2 (3); bu.i.lt ca, 1923, ito a f'rfUIIil) atX"'lC'tul'eJ J.b!'-,c 21 1 tMI1d t,d.~ s :\)._, Im ~\o.cl:i.tion of b\ltt~d :Log construction ~~ 9 MtQctled i;o illm no~l: i<l.'ll of tlm bldld:\:l'lg \~a. 1950. A lJ.' porch r:xteud.r. f'l'O.'ll the fro~1b (wstl) of th~ or:l.g~. l.m1.j.a:t.ng f\l'\d 9o

2 1 lleclt rUJl.s alone; ·i;he back.

•rJu·ee ut:i.lity 1m1.ldingn :L:i.e!i o. feu feet went of' th(; ho:neatead cnb1.n. 'l'ho ta.xide1.·nw shop ( 5) ~ 'b\.d.1:b caw 1922, ia a 13-k' :x. a2tt fi bu.tf(ling, ftl;oed w:l.tb ol.n.bs, lrlth o. 6i- ' po 'Cb. 'l'hi.c 'bu:lldi.ng contains vn.ri.oun tool ®tl 1mpMul ~ts, once used by the Rolzwa.rbh family, uhich co11tribute to the b:!. to~).o a peab of thiR ::~b:uct;m•e, 'l'bo WQQdsblld (6) :t.n of frume countruct:lon with ll.1 b bn'hteno.. BUllt ca. 1921, -tbis struc:t.u:r1~ is parl:l.t:i.oncd to provlde roOGll f<>l' a. 'p:r· ~ o.nd. tlie Bto ~e of ltTOOd nnd JTfi.sce:lle.!tc:J0\\8 hand tooh:. 1-'he li-:e Ho\l.1;c ('7), bnilt ca. 1920, :l.fJ oi' square notchcll. lo!J conal:ruct:lon, chlnked w::.th coH manu.rc. '!'he Hhed roof of th:l.s 8f!' x 13-3'' td;1·\1dv.re in dcckc,d ldth l'0\1gh Mm't'd 'ooa.rds P suppod;ed by t\10 log pur.1ins o..nd cove:t'ed. w:ltb cornpor.ltion roofln.1r,.

Sel1.ttmoed lLCr•:J~G +.he hiJ~:ddc 'to the "W'Ost (l.nt\ nort.h c,f thn nbove .. <lescd.l>od group e:r.e. va.rlou.s gu•:nt. ~~abiM. ~·he 'l'ent llous~ ( 8) 1 b\lllt c& 1919, i.s a. . ~t.l'\Wturep lp l'dgh, x.rit.u n. tent roof. Posts) startdins a.pp1~ ·e~ 1 1 outside tlla oornt}J:'a o£ the orig:l.ns.l bu.'.J.di.ng, tmppo:r·l; u. :nrpe:rotruo:t\lt'e e>t rough sawed rai't&l'B tJ.D4. ~g~ covered w.lt.h composition roo:fing, eolmdbi"o (9), OM of the more l\l,X\I.l'lloua Cl\lli.ns, W<ln'l built CO.o 1922. 1'b.e ·C:entr.!>J. OUtliOI';I of thi..s log atl'®t\l.l'e i ).6t X 28'~ \:rl th a.ddi tiOml C)n th~ baCk (-I.'Cf>f;) fOl' tl, IJOl'(l ) !). bad:roOin, (\!a a b~ I, Jjl:) Ge (10) ~ :Jf half :tog conotruct~.cn, wa.s bu:tH. ceo. .. 1943. Tltl.JJ one l'OOIO c ~in :1.61 l~' x: 14 1 with ll r pOl~Ch Oll "\:he f1·ont ( Cll.flt) of ·the lm:l.ldbitJ• Tivoli (11), OQ.• ~9\l-4 1 r n ~~~ X 32t· 1 e.r:tbin of fl.f\.11.' log conntrud:i.on wi t.h a rubbJ.esto.oe Ohilnney on the i'x'ollt (aomb.) or the 1mi1d.ing, Ca.ci;:t.e (12) in B r-JnHJJ. i'rrun.e (~O.biJl w'lth cl.apb!.)Sl'd $1.d.±ng, 'I'hia

eabin "I"J.£: \:Ju.:i lt N.~. 1935.

•nu~ Jl:~(~r,hut.B C'tllJin ( ll.f) l:i.fJfJ <wross thm ColOl"ttdo Hi Vf!l'~ fl))pl'OX'lme.tely ~-· mne eo.1r!; vi' the nbow··1i:>t~~<l <~nlJinu. Ilu11'b by ,Toe Fleuhutn t\D a homeateacl cabin ce.. l~J02, thi1.: eo.b:l.n 1:ro.s nl.rat 1.lS (l fo-p th6 ll'O¢CIIIft!Joda:t;1oxl. of Ho1v.;•f1a'Mlb SUBBtB !\bout 1.922, ~l'hts 16' x ;21 , at~ture is of d.o~Wl d .. <Jg et)nfltx'UC i.on ohinked with nmmp!Lperu o.nd <~ono1· I; • '.('hoi.I(Jh b •ti.l.y evi~·b nO'Ir, ~~t ow~ UIM ·the logs ,.1ere puirrt:.e.d red. r1.nd the rO\'S}l ootc'&l 'ho\\l!Clfl of. tb-.a ~b].Q-u )'lox·o ~in'l.'t.-d gye ~~

N.<i , iiP·!!OOa 10. 7<11

UNITED STAHoS l)EP,\ RTMFNT 01· TilL IN I UUOH N/\TIONAL PARK SERVICE

NATIONAl. REGISTER O"f IDSTORIC PLACES INVENTON.Y ... NOMINATION l"OR.M

C<mrtNUATION SI•IH:. T -}'nv:~~'t!~ ~ IIiiltO_ESJ. ?J;E.E.~~.! . .f!l~~<! ~H~~ ~~~ Rolz~.:_t:~ Hit[tox:_~E. ~t!~!_icr~~

l. 'l'he IfoJ.:rn-a.rth llome&tilliMl caM.u (The 11Mllm:t" Gahi~): 1917,? log co.ulrt:ru.ct:l.on, t\drlit:tonM ca, 1.9201 CD •• 1935.

;~~ ')~rill #.1. Cabin: cu. 1921, J.og gu.ec;t ct\b1.n.

:1. ~~win Ire:. C"...ab:l.n: c~ .• 1923~ fx'moe gues-t; oahin, 1:\dditi.on l'A, :!.950.

lJ .• ·• Rollo <>..M.n: C::fl.~ 1945, f.rr/Nj gneart cah:ln .•

5. '.Co.x.!.clerw,y Sh~p: ca. 1~~?.2, f.rWI~~ huiJ.d:lng with porcho

'f. Ice. .Rouac: co.. 19201 loe; Ht:ructurv.1 w.l:l;h colr W\11\U'e d.tl.iffr.ing.

a. 'l~llt HIN..lle: l'.l.l.n 1919. :fl·~ f;tru.ctn:r·c lilth ''el'.lt 1'001.'' now protected. by uu.pe~ntructu.r~.

:J.O~ * J..ou.i£1(! Co.bin: ca. 1~13) log gu~ nt ~~a bin,

l.'J.o •lf Ti'll'(>li Cabin: CO,o 1911.1~, log guest, cabtn.

12.-~· C';!\stJ.a ~~biu: f!tl.~ J.93!J} fl.'l).ltle a;ll<!Gi; 1:u.bin.

~•· '!'he. l'&Ltova.l of 1;1\euu eabina :J.a pN~rentl:y UJY.l.e:w (lOla/ilideraU.on.,

A,JOR BiBUOGRAPHJCAI. REFERENCE_,.,

Tro.ct Books • l3ttrea.u of lAnd l>1ana.geJ.acnt, l>t!.rtver, t:Olo:r.-ado. Int~l'Yiewa w.l.th Jc)!m G. Hol.zwt~.rth, Jl'o: R. Contor, .ranuo.r.y :t961~; F. lltldils, August, 1965; ?J'. AtJd.ne d D, H&'lilton, .:ru:cy, 1973; 16 Ho.m:l.:Lton1 ,Ju.ly) :1.975 ~ ·

UJ]GEQ(;RAPHICAL DATA.

(Attach 4" x 5" Black and w"hite Photograph)

---1\EGION RMR PARK/ AREA NAME ROMO PARK NUMBER 1520

STRUCTURE NAME Hilltop Manor STRUCTIIRE NUMBER HS-746

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzworth Homestead PARK LOCATION CODE HH

NATIONAL REGISTER 0 DATE: I I MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: (A) (B) . (e.) (D)

. NPS LEGAL INTEREST Fee MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT: No

Check all of the following categories for which NPS has treatment responsibility:

Stabilization(% Cyclic Maintenancet) Routine Maintenance ro Approved Ultimate Treatment~

(ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION USE ONLY)

APPROVED ULTIMATE TREATMENT OR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, CULTURAL COMPONENT DESIGNATION:

Preservation (PP) Adaptive Preservation (AP) Neglect (NG)

Restoration (RR) Adaptive Restoration (AR) Remove (RM)

Reconstruction (CC) Adaptive Reconstruction (AC) No Approved Treatment (NO)

Approval Document ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs

Level of Stabilization: $ Date: I I Estimate: (A) (B) . (C) Approved Treatment: $ Date: I I Estimator: (Region) (DSC) (A& E)

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:

Date of Construction: I /1940s Date of Alterations: I I Architect/Designer: Holzworth's History of Structure:

Historical Theme(s): Pioneer Settlement/Resort Ind~ tr

Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing _ ·Non-Contributing ....x_ National Register Criteria: A B_ C D_ (Include integrity statement) Although associated with the HorzwortElfamily, this building was constructed too late

and i~ of a more modern construction to contribute to the theme of Pioneer Settlement

and the Development of the Resort Industry in Rocky Mtn. Natl. Park.

Representation in Other Surveys: res, Dauid dams 1/14/82

If structure has been removed, how? N~/~A~ _____________________ Date: I I

Report prepared by: __ c~a~r_l __ a_n_d~K~a~re~n~M-c~W~i~l~l~ia~m~s~ _______________ Date: 8/20/85

CONTINUATION FROM FRONT SIIEET - STRUCTURE NAME HS-746 Hilltop Manor

LOCATION: Section _ __..2 ..... 5""-----

Township _.;::;.;SN=------

Range __ ,;_7 6.;;;..;W;.;._,_ ___ _

State co --------County Grand -------

OWNERSHIP: Present Owner: U.S. Govt

Original Owner:

Intermed.iate Owner(s): None

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USE (NPS 28 CODE} uo Original Use ____ R_e_s_i_d_e_n_c_e ______________________ ___

Intermediate Uses ----~s~a~m~e~---------------------

PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE} _H_I ___ _

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.

***PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION***

TYPE OF STRUCTURE (NPS 28 CODE} 1 __ B:.:..U ______ _

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER (STYLE): Rustic

CHIMNEYS: One-of uncoursed fieldstone, exterior on ·NE. elev, Two~tMetal vent pipes

SITE (INCLUDE ORIENTATION OF STRUCTURE): ~Pine and ftr foresroRCHES: Native grasses and soils, slope NW to-~. Facade to S

One-lOstep wood deck covering all of facade and wrappi·

ing around to cover half of the SW elev log raiJ ing a1 supports.

OVERALL BUILDING PLAN (FOOTPRINT): Rectangular Bays

O~ERALt; mifltNCSidNs: 38' 0" by 26' o"

COMPOSITION (NPS 28 CODE} 1 WD --------------------------STORIES: One

WINDOWS:

DOORS:

Ten-4or6 light casernents:four-4 beside4 sliders,

Rectangular white wood frame, and scree·.n.s,flat arches

Two-single, brown, wood panelled, each with one light upper, on facade and SW elev.

FOUNDATION: Low to high O' O" to 6' 2" of u.ncoursed fieldstone

WALLS: Brown, wood frame with h:oriz. lapped wood siding

ROOF: Gable, Brown wood shingles with exposed

2"by 6" rafter end.

ADDITIONS: None

INTERIOR PLAN: Five rooms, currently vacant

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls and ceiling: plywood.

Floors: linoleum and tongue and groove wood flooring.

SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES (INCLUDING INTERIOR AND SETTING) FOR PARK PLANNING PURPOSES:

----·-~-~~~-··----·

(Attach 4" x 5" Black and White Photograph)

REGION IU-tR PARK/ AREA NAME ROMO PARK NUMBER 1520

STRUCTURE NAME Cabin - Tivoli STRUCTURE NUMBER HS-750 •

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth Ranch PARK LOCATION CODE HH

NATIONAL REGISTER 0 DATE: I I MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: (A) <i) (C) (D)

Fee .

NPS LEGAL INTEREST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT: NO


·Stabilization~ Cyclic Maintenance~ Routine Maintenance Ol Approved Ultimate Treatment~


APPROVED ULTIMATE TREATMENT OR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, CULTURAL COMPONENT DESIGNATION




Approval Document _______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs -----------------------Stabilization: $_. _____ Date: I I

Level of Estimate: (A) (B) (C)

Approved Treatment: $ Date: I I Estimator: (Region) (DSC) (A&E)


Date of Construction: I lea. 1944 Date of Alterations: I /Unknown

Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlement/Resort Ind·

History of Structure: Structure #750, the Tivoli Cabin, was built ca. 1944. It

originally had a small main entry porch on the SE corner, which was enclosed at some

time to form a bathroom. The facade is now to the SW. The Holzwarth homestead was

established· in 1917, and the land patent issued in 1923. In 1919, the guest operation

started. The Nature Conservancy purchased the homestead in 1974 and transferred

title to the NPS in 1975. Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing _!_ Non-Contributing __ _

National Register Criteria: A_ B_ C_ D_ (Include integrity statement)

Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal growth of guest ranc~ fac~lities~

and contributes to the historical and architectural character of Pioneer/Resort theme.

TivoliCabin is an important element of the ranch. Altered. '

Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination, 7/29/75. Muths, T.B.,

Historic Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979. ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files.

Representation in Other Surveys: LCS David Adams 1/14/82

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: ~~~-------------------

I I

Report prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: 8 /20 /1985 --~~~~~~~--~~-------------------

._.

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N Sketch Map

of

HOLZWARTH HISTOR IC ~!STRICT

Approximate seal 0 e

100 ft.

HOLZWARTH HOMESTEAD,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

HOLZWARTH HISTORIC DISTRIC~7J"N~+~~d.J.:.: ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL P UTM:

13/426700/4469060

--~ - ('" ."

('"

- ~ -----______ .J::

•

t

liS-75!1 Cabin - 'l'ivoli

LOCATION: Section 25 State co -------- --------Township ---=S=N _______ _ County Guo.~

Range ------~7u6W._ ______ _

OWNERSHIP: Present Owner: U.S. Govt.

Original Owner: J. Holzwarth

Intermediate Owner(s): None ---------------------

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR VSE (NPS 28 CODE) NQ

Original Use ___ G_u_e_s_t_C_a_b_i_n~·-----------------------

Intermediate Uses Same -------------------------------PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE) HI

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.

----------


TYPE OF STRUCTURE .fNPS 28 CODE): BU


SITE (INCLUDE ORIENTATION OF STRUCTURE): Open, native

pines, grasses and soils. Facade to SW.

OVERALL BUILDING PLAN (FOOTPRINT): Rectangular Bays: 4 p~ 2i. Piles: 2

OVERALL DIMENSIOnS: 32'0" by 17'011

CDNPOSI'l'ION {NPS 28 CODE) : WD --------------------------STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low, 0'0" to 3'2", of poured concrete.

CHIMNEYS: One - of uncoursed fieldstone, exterior, on facade.

One - of red brick, interior, on facade. One - Metal vent pipe •

PORCHES: One - Stone and concrete stoop, on facade.

WINDOWS: Three - 6 beside 6 sliders. Three - 4-light

casements. One large fi~ed pane. Rectangular, white and

green wood frames and screens, flat arches.

DOORS: One - Single, brown, wood paneled, with wood

screen door, on facade.

ADDITIONS: Original entry porch on S.E. corner enclosed to form a bathroom.

WALLS: Brown half logs, with lapped notching at .corners.

ROOF: Gable. Brown wood shingles with exposed log rafter ends.

INTERIOR PLAN: Four rooms used as NPS Employee's Quarters.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls and ceiling: Plywood. Floors: Tongue and groove wood flooring.


CLASSIFIED STRUCTURE FIELD INVENTORY REPORT (Attach 4" x 5" Black and White Photograph)

REGION BMR PARK/ AREA NAME ROMO PARK NUMBER

STRUCTURE NAME Cabin - Louise STRUCTURE NUMBER

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth Ranch PARK LOCATION CODE

NATIONAL REGISTER 0 DATE: I I MANAGEMENT CATEGORY:

NPS LEGAL INTEREST Fee MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT:

1520

HS-751

HH

(A) (i) (C)

NO


(D)

Stabilization~ Cyclic Maintenance(4 Routine Maintenance'-! Approved Ultimate TreatmentQa'

(ROCKY t·10UNTAIN REGION USE ONLY)





Approval Document. ______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs -----------------------Stabilization: $ Date: I ----- I




Date of Construction: I /ca.l943 Date of Alterations: I ronknown Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlement/Resort Indus

History of Structure: The Lguise Cabjp (Structure #751) was constructed ca 1943, tr

originally as a one-room structure with an open parch extending the fn11 x.tidtb of

the E. elevation. The N I end gf this porch was encl ased at some tmknm.m time to

form a bathtoom. Tbe Holzwarth homestead was established in 1917, and the land patent was issued in 1923. Tbe 2uest operation started jn 1919 The Nature Conservancy purchased the homesite in 1974 and transferred title to the Nps jn 1975 Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing ~ Non-Contributing __ _

National Register Criteria: ~ B_ C_ D_ (Include integrity statement) Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal growth of guest ranch facilities, and contributes to the historical and architectural character of the Pion$er/Resort theme. Louise Cabin. is an important element of the ranch. Altered. Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination 7/29/75; Mutbs. T.B. Historic Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979; ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files. Representation in Other Surveys: LCS David Adams l/14/S2

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: ~~~------------------~

I I

Report prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: --~~----------~~---------------------

&QO /1985

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CONTINUATION FROM FRONT SHEET - STRUCTURE NAME HS-751 Cabin Louise

LOCATION:· Section ----~2~5 ______ _ State -----uCO~-------

Township SN --~

.;,_..

__ _ . County __ G ..... ra_n_d __ _

Range ___ ___.7.._..6'""'W~...-__ _

OWNERSHIP: Present Owner: U.S. Goyt.

Original~Owner: J. Holzwarth

Intermediate Owner(s): ___ N~o~n_e ______________ _

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USE (NPS 28 CODE) NQ

Original Use --~Gnu~e~s~t~Caauh~inu_ ____________________ _

Intermediate Uses ----~s~a~m~e ______________________ __

PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE} _ _.H~IL.-----

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.

12o!l ?o I

t\.!' ,' .:;. . ' i ; . i (.' J I I A

TYPE OF STRUCTURE (NPS 28 CODE}: BU


CHIMNEYS: One - of red brick, interior, on NW elev.

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER (STYLE) : Rustic


pines, grasses and soils. Facade to E.

OVERALL BUILDING PLAN (FOOTPRINT): Rectangular

Bays: 2 by 2; Piles: I

.OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 22'0" by 17'0"

COMPOSITION (NPS 28 CODE) : wD --------------------------STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low, averaging 0'6", vertical log piers,

on stones.

WALLS: Brown half logs, with lapped notching at corners.

ROOF: Gable. Brown wood shingles with exposed log

rafter ends.

One - Metal vent pipe.

PORCHES: One - 4-step, wood platform stoop, with 2" by 4"

railing, on facade.

WINDOWS: Two - 6 beside 6 sliders. One - 4-light casement.

Rectangular, white and green wood frames and screens, flat

arches.

DOORS: One - Single, brown, wood paneled, with one light

upper and wood screen door, on facade.

ADDITIONS: N. end of porch enclosed to form a bathroom.

INTERIOR PLAN: One room used as NPS Employee's Quarters.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls and cetling: Plywood.

Floors: Tongue and groove wood flooring.


'

.. , CLASSIFIED STRUCTURE FIELD INVENTORY REPORT (Attach 4" x 5" Black and White Photograph)

--- _JN:-~RMR......._ ____ PARKI AREA NAME:_ __ Jo},RO~M~O"------P.ARK NUMBER 1520

-----------~TURE NAME Cabin - Columbine STRUCTURE NUMBER HS-752

-----~-:'ION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth. Ranch PARK LOCATION CODE HH _,..;,;;.;,;_, __ _ ----...uNAL REGISTER;_ __ l ____ DATE: 12102/77 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: (A) (B) «:) (D)

_____ ...... i EGAL INTEREST ___ F_e_e __________ __;MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT : __ N_o ____ _

------------K all of the following categories for which NPS has treatment responsibility:

------------~lization~ Cyclic Maintenance~ Routine Maintenance~ Approved Ultimate Treatment'

------·-·-·-;::{ t·10UNTAIN REGION USE ONLY)

_______ DVED ULTIMATE TREATMENT OR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, CULTURAL COMPONENT DESIGNATIO~

==~~====-~-ervation (PP) ============~ive Preservation (AP) ========:..:.· ect (NG)



~oval Document ( )Document Date: I I mated Treatment Costs

Level of -- .; lization: $ Date: I I Estimate: (A) (B) (C)

oved Treatment: $ Date: I I Estimator: (Region) (DSC) (A& E)

-----LE MENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:

---- _ .. _ -- of Construction: I I ca. 1922 Date of Alterations: I A.Jnknown ==========~~teet/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlement/Resort Ind1 ==========~ry of Structure: The Columbine Cabin (Structure #752) was one of the more

ious guest cabins at Holzwarth Ranch. It was built ca. 1922 and altered when porch was enclosed to become a part of the living room, and a bathroom was

=; soon·after, a second addition was made of a bedroom on theW., and a porch --~e NW. The homestead was established 1917, and the land patent issued in 1923.

-- ~--: operation began 1919. Purchased by Nature Conservancy 1974; to NPS, 1975. :---------'nation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing _!_ Non-Contributing __ ===========nnal Register Criteria: ~ B_ C_ D_ (Include integrity statement)

*"'artb Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal growth of guest ranch_ faci 1 i.- . ------- --------.. - and cont'ributes tg the historical and architectural character gf . the Pioneer /Resort

bine Cabin is an important element gf the ranch. Altered. __________ _.·ography: Wbeatgn. Rodd. National Reiister Nomination 7/29/75; Muths, T.B.

~ric Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979; ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files. =:=:==::::::;:::::==-==l esentation in Other Surveys: LCS Lance Hilliams, 5/10/1976

===========~ructure has been removed, how? ~N~/A~--------------------Date: I I

===========rt prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: 8 /2.0 4.985 --~~~~~~~~~~~~~--------------

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CONTINUATION FROM FRONT SHEET - STRUCTURE NAME ----~l~IS~-~7~5~2~~C=a=b~in - Columbine __________________ _

LOCATION: Section ---=2~5 ________ _ State _-.w.C.x.O _____ __

Township SN _...;_.. ____ _ County Grand

Range 76W -----------------


Original Owner:

Intermediate Owner(s): None

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USE (NPS 28 CODE} NQ

Original Use --------------------------------------

Intermediate Uses --------~s~a~m~e~------------------

PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE) -~H~I~----

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.

***PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION**··

TYPE OF STRUCTURE (NPS 28 CODE): BU


SITE (INCLUDE ORIENTATION OF STRUCTURE): Open, native pines, grasses, and soils. Facade to SE.


OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 28'0" by 24'0"

COMPOSITION (NPS 28 CODE): ____,WD~----------

STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low, 0'0" to 1'0" of stone and concrete.

WALLS: Brown· log walls butted to corner posts.

ROOF: Intersecting gables. Brown wood shingles with exposed 2" by 4 ~· rafter ends.

CHIMNEYS: One - of uncoursed fieldstone, exterior, on facade. One - of red brick, interior, on NE elev.

PORCHES: One - 3-step, wood platform porch with 4" by 4" and log railing. One - Wood platform porch with shed roof hood and log supports, on NE elev.

WINDOWS: Three - 4-light casements. One - 6 beside 6 slider. Four large single light fixed pane. Rectangular, green wood frames and screens, flat arches.

DOORS: Two - Single, white, wood paneled, each with one light upper, on facade and NE elev.

ADDITIONS: S. porch enclosed to become part of living room; I bathroom added. Later, bedroom and new porch added.

INTERIOR PLAN: Three rooms used as NPS Employee's Quarters.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls and ceiling: Plywood. Floors: Linoleum and tongue and groove wood flooring.



REGION __ __,;,;:RMR~---:PARKIAREA NAME. ___ ~Rw.~OMOIIll.o'------:PARK NUMBER 1520

STRUCTURE NAME Twin #1 and Rose

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth Ranch

STRUCTURE NUMBER HS-7 53

PARK LOCATION CODE HH ___,........._ __ _ NATIONAL REGISTER~ __ l ___ _:DATE: 12 102/77 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: {A) @ (C) (D)

NPS LEGAL INTEREST ___ F_e_e_~ ________ MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT : __ N_O ____ _


·Stabilization~- Cyclic Maintenance~ Routine Maintenance~ Approved Ultimate Treatment 1


APPROVED ULTIMATE TREATMENT OR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, CULTURAL COMPONENT DESIGNATIO:

Preservation (PP) Adaptive Preserv~tion (AP) Neglect (NG)



Approv~l Document. _______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I

Estimated Treatment Costs -----------------------• Stabilization: $ Date: I ----- I




Date of Construction: I ka. 1921, Date of Alterations: I lea. 1945

Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlement/Resort In

History of St~ucture: The- Rose Cabin was constructed ca, 1945 and attached, hut

with no internal connection, to an earlier cabin named Twin /Fl. Twjn#l, constructed

ca. 1921, is one of the earliest guest cabins of the ranch. Tbe Holzwarths estab

lished their homestead claim in 1917, and the land patent was issued in 1923. Tbe

guest operation started in 1919. The homestead was purchased by Tbe Nature Conserv

ancy in 1974, and transferred to the NPS in 1975.

Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing ~ Non-Contributing ___

National Register Criteria: A B C D (Include integrity statement)

Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the-gradual and informal growth of guest ranch facilities

and contributes to the historical and architectural character of ·t~e Pioneer/Resort th

, Twin #1 and Rose is an important element of the ranch. Altered.

Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination 7/29/75. Muths, T.B.

Historic Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979. ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files.

Representation in Other Surveys: LCS Lance Olivieri, 412/1976

If structure has been removed, how? NIA Date: --~~------------------_.

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Report prepared by: Date: 8 p.o fl. 985

----------------------~-----------------Carl and Karen McWilliams

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LOCATION: Section 25 -------- State ____ c~o ________ __

Township ---=5=-N _____ __ County --~G~r~a~n~d ______ _

Range __ __,7....,6~W...._ __ _



Intermediate Owner(s): None

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USE (NPS 28 CODE) CF

Original Use --~G~~~~essLt~Caacb~i~D-------------------------

Intermediate Uses --~S~a~m~e------~------------------

PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE) --!H:..:I;.__ ___ _

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.

f . ***PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION***

TYPE- OF STRUC'lURE (NPS 28 CODE) : ---=B~U:.-------



pines, aspens, grasses and soils. Facade to W.

OVERALL BUILDING PLAN (FOOTPRINT): "H"

OVEIXtl:DI~E~Ibks:Pile: 2 19'6" by 15'6" - Twin Ill 17'0" by 13'0" - Rose

CONPOSITION (NPS 28 CODE): _ ..... WDu·'------------

STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low to n1edium, 0' 0" to 3' 9", log piers on

stones.

WALLS: Brown undressed quarter log veneer. Alternative

boards of horizontal (bottom), vertical (middle) and

again horizontal (upper gable ends).

ROOF: Intersecting gables. Brown wood shingles with

exposed 2" by 411 rafter ends and 1" by 411 capping.

CHIMNEYS: One - Round metal stove pipe, interior, on S. elev.

PORCHES: One - Wood platform porch, with a gable end hood

and log column supports, on facade. One - 3-step, wood

platform porch, with log and 2" by 4" railing on E. elev.

WINDOWS: Four - 4-light casements. Two - 6 beside 6,

sliders. Rectangular, white and green wood frames and

screens, flat arches.

DOORS: Three - Single, brown or yellow, wood paneled,

two on facade, the other on the E. elev. Wood screen

doors.

ADDITIONS: Rose Cabin attached to Twin #1 Cabin c.a. 1945.

INTERIOR PLAN: TI1ree rooms historically furnished and open

to park visitors.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Perimeter walls: Log.

Partition walls: Plywood. Ceiling:· Exposed log frame.

Floors: Tongue and groove wood flooring.


CLASSIFIED STRU(.;'.LUtU. r l.l:.l.JJ .U'ili u-. iutu tu.ruK ...


REGION RMR PARK/ AREA NAME ROMO PARK NUMBER

STRUCTURE NAME Twin #2 STRUCTIJRE NUMBER


NATIONAL REGISTER 1 DATE: 1'2/ 02/ 77 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: .


1520

HS-754

HH

(A) ® {C) (D)

NO


Stabilization~ Cyclic Maintenance~ Routine Maintenance09: Approved Ultimate Treatment~



Preservation (PP) Adaptive Preservation (AP)

Neglect (NG)

Restoration {RR)

Adaptive Restoration (AR)

Remove (RM)


Approval Document. ______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs -----------------------Stabilization: $ ____ _.Date: I I




Date of Construction: I ka. 1923 Date of Alterations: I ~a 1950

Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlement/Resort Ind

History of Structure: Twin #2 was built in 1923 as one of the earlier illest

cabins of the Holzwarth's Dude Ranch. In 1950, a log addition of a bedroom apd

bathroom was added to the N. elevation. The Holzwarths established their homestead

claim in 19i7, and the land -patent was issued in 1923. The guest operation started

in 1919. The homestead was purchased by the Nature Conservancy in 1974 and

transferred to the NPS in 1975. Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing ~ Non-Contributing __ _


Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal irowtb of ~test ranch facilities,

and contributes to the historical and architectural character of. the Pionier/ResQJt

theme..· Twin /12 is an important element of the ranch, Altered~ '

Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination 7/29/75; ~tths, T B

Historic Stn,ctures Report, Hol zx.zartu' ra ;at:t~ll, 1979, ROMQ Bldg Maintenance Fi 1 es.

Representation in Other Surveys: I.cs J.ance 01 iyi eri 1/31 11976

If structure has been removed, how? --~NL/~A _____________________ Date: I I

Report prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: --~~~~~~~~~~~~---------------

s' 2o/1985

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LOCATION: Section _ __.2....,.5'-------- co State --------Township SN ------- County _....;;G;..;;;r;..;;;a~n;..;..;d;__ __ _

Range __ __.7r..-36"'--IW..._ ___ _

OWNERSHIP: Present Owner: U,S. Govt.

Original Owner~ J. Holzwarth ------------------------------

Intermediate Owner(s): None -----------------------

00 USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USB (NPS 28 CODE)

Original Use Guest Cabin --------------------------------------Intermediate Uses Same

---------------------------------PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE) HI

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO •

--------


TYPE OF STRUCTURE (NPS 28 CODE) : , BU


SITE (INCLUDE ORIENTATION OF STRUCTURE): Open, native pines, aspens, grasses, soils and boulders. Facade to W.


OVERALL .DIMENSIONS: 21'011 by 16'6"

CONPOSITION {NPS 28 CODE): WD ----------------------------STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low, averaging 0' 8", of stone piers.

WALLS: Brown half logs, butted at corners.

ROOF: Saltbox. Brown wood shingles with exposed 2" by 411 rafter ends.

CHIMNEYS: One - Round metal stove pipe, interior, on S. elev

PORCHES: Two - Wood platform decks, with gable end hoods,

and 2" by 4" supports. One on facade, the other on the E. elev.

WINDOWS: Five - 4- or 6-light horizontal casements. One - 2 beside 2, slider. Rectangular, green wood frames, flat arches. Wood screens.

DOORS: Three - Single, brown or yellow, wood paneled, with wood screen doors. On facade, E. and N. elevs.

ADDITIONS: Bedroom and bath added to N. elev. ca. 1950.

INTERIOR PLAN: Four rooms currently vacant.




REGION RMR PARK/ AREA NAME RQMO PARK NUMBER

STRUCTURE NAME Ice House STRUCTURE NUMBER


NATIONAL REGISTER 1 DATE: 12/02/77 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY:


1520

755

HH

(A) ® (c) en:

NO


Stabilization~ Cyclic Maintenance® Routine Maintenance~ Approved Ultimate Treatment

___ (ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION USE ONLY)

APPROVED ULTIMATE TREATMENT OR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, CULTURAL COMPONENT DESIGNATIO


Restoration (RR)


Remove (RM)


Approval Document ______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs -----------------------Stabilization: $ Date: I ----- I




Date of Construction: I ka. 1920 Date of Alterations: I I Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlement/Resort In

History of Structure: Structure #755, the Ice House. was built ca, 1920. Tt i~

unique to the structures of Holzwarth Ranch, due to its sod roof apd loi walls with

cow manure chinking. The Holzwarths established their homestead claim in 1917. and

the land patent was issued in 1923. In 1919, their guest operation was started.

The Nature Conservancy purchased the homestead in 1974 and transferred title to the NPS in 1975. Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing ~ Non-Contributing __ _


Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and :iuformal growth of guefit r9nch 1b:iU;ties, and contributes to the historical and architectural character oft e P1 oneer __ ~~t t~e

House, Structure #755, is an important element of the ranch. Unaltered. '

Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination, 7/29/75; Muths, T.B.

Historic Structures Report, 1979; ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files. Representation in Other Surveys: LCS Lance Williams 5/2/1976

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: --~---------------------

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Report prepared by: Date: 8 fl.O /J-985 -----------------------------------------Carl and Karen McWilliams

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CONTINUATION FROM FRONT SHEET - STkUCTURE NAME 755 lee House

LOCATION: Section ----2~5~------- State -------co Township __ S_N ____ _ County Grand -------Range ___ 7_6_\.J ___ _



Intermediate Owner(s): None ~~~---------------

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USE (NPS 28 CODE) OT-Ice House

Original Use Ice House --~~~~-------------------------

Intermediate Uses Same ~~=------------------------

PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION {NPS 28 CODE) HI ----~----

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.



CHIMNEYS: None


SITE (INCLUDE ORIENTATION OF STRUCTURE): Open, native pines, aspens, grasses and soils. Facade to SE.

OVERALL BUIL-DING PLAN (FOOTPRINT): Rectangular Bays: 1 by 1 i.. Pile: 1

OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 13 1 6 11 by 8'611

CONPOSITION (NPS 28 CODE) : WD

STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: None visible.

WALLS: Brown logs with square notching at corners and cow manure chinking~

ROOF: Shed. Sod with exposed log rafter ends.

PORCHES: None

WINDOWS: None

DOORS: One - Single, brown, vertical wood boards with interior batts, on facade.

ADDITIONS: None

INTERIOR PLAN: One room originally used as ice house.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls and ceiling: Exposed log frame. Floor: Earth.



REGION _ _.RMR........, ____ PAB.K/AREA NAME ___ ..-;~R~o~oo~OwMo....._ _____ PARK NUMBER 1520

STRUCTURE NAME Taxidermy Shop

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth Ranch

STRUCTURE NUMBER__.....7 ... 5..;...6 __

PARK LOCATION CODE __ HH __ _

NATIONAL REGISTER-__---..1 ____ DATE: 12/02/77 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: (A) C!) (C) (D)

NPS LEGAL INTEREST ____ F~e_e _________ ___;MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT :_..;.;.N-.0 ____ _


· StabilizationM Cyclic Maintenance~ Routine Maintenance~ Approved Ultimate Treatment~



Preservation (PP) Adaptive Preservat-ion {AP) Neglect (NG)

Restoration (RR) Adaptive Restoration {AR) Remove {RM)


Approval Document. ______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs -----------------------Stabilization: $ Date: I ----- I




Date of Construction: I ka. 1922 Date of Alterations: I I Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlemept/Resort Ind, History of Structure: Structure #756 was built ca. 1922 and used for a taxidermy

·shop. The Holzwarths established their homestead claim in 1917. and the land patent was issued in 1923. In 1919, the guest operation was started. The Nature Conservancy purchased the homestead in 1974, and transferred title to the NPS in 1975.

Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing _Jl Non-Contributing __ _

National Register Criteria: A_ B_ C_ D_ (Include integrity statement) Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal arowth of iY~St .ranch facilities, and contributes to the historical and architectural character of the.Pjo~erlResort theme. the Taxidermy Shop is an important element of the ranch. Unaltered. Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination 7/29/75; Muths, T.B. Historic Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979. ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files. Representation in Other Surveys: LCS Lance Olivieri, 3/39/1976

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: --~------------------------

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Report prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: 8 /1.0 /J. 985 ------------------~------~---------------------

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CONTINUATION FROM FRONT SHEET - STRUCTUKE NAME 756 Taxidermy Shop

25 LOCATION: Section -------- State co _ ___;:;;,.;;_ ___ _ Township _---.5--.N ___ _ County ___ C~r~a~n~d ______ _

Range ___ .._76-..W---. __ _

(JJNERSHIP: Present Owner: U.S. Govt.


Intermediate Owner (s): None ---------------------


Original Use --~T~a=x-i~d~e~rm~v~S~h~o~p~--------------------

Intermediate Uses Same --==~-------------------------

PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE) _....;.ll,;;.;;;I;...__ __ _

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO •


TYPE OF STRUCTURE (NPS 28 CODE): BU CHIMNEYS: One - of red brick, interior on NW elev.



pines, aspens, grasses and soils. Facade to NE.


ovEIXlr=DI~EisiO~s:Pile: 122'6" by 13'6"

CDIIPOSITION· (NPS 28 CODE): \ID

STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low, O'O" to 1'8", of uncoursed fieldstone

and poured concrete.

WALLS: Brown quarter logs veneer. Three sections of

vertical quarter logs broken by two single bands of

horizontal quarter logs.

ROOF: Gable. Brown wood shingles, with exposed

2" ·by 4" rafter ends.

PORCHES: One - \-load platform porch with a gable end hood,

with 2" by 4" supports, on facade.·

WINDOWS: Four - 2 beside 2 horizontal sliders. Rectangular

green and white wood frames, flat arches.

DOORS: One - Single, blue, vertical wood boards with

interior batts, and wood screen door, on facade.

ADDITIONS: None

INTERIOR PLAN: One room historically furnished and open to

park visitors.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls. Board and batten.

Ceiling: Plywood. Floor: Tongue and groove wood flooring.



REGION~_.::.;:RMR::.=.;... ___ PAPJ..I AREA NAME----~R.=.lOMwO'------P.ARK NUMBER 1520

STRUCTURE NAME:-.._W_o_o_d_S_h_e_d ____________ STRUCTURE NUMBER__...7..-5~7 __

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth Ranch P APJ.. LOCATION CODE__.H ... H...__ __

NATIONAL REGISTER ___ 1 ____ DATE: 12/02177 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: (A) ® (C) (D)

NPS "LEGAL INTEREST ___ F_ee __________ __.;MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT :_~N;..;.O ____ _


·Stabilization~ Cyclic Maintenance¢9. Routine Maintenance~ Approved Ultimate Treatment C






Approval Document. ______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs ----------------------- • Stabilization: $ Date: I ----- I




Date of Construction: I lea. 1921 Date of Alterations: I I Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Piopeer SettlemendResort Ind~ History of Structure: Built ca. 1921 as a storage shed, Stntcture #757 was par

titioned to provide room for a priyy, and the storage of wood and miscellaneous tools. The Holzwarths established their homestead claim in 1917, apd the land patent was issued in 1923. The guest operation started in 1919. Tbe Homestead was purchased by the Nature Conservancy in 1974 and transferred to the NPS in 1975.

Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing _!_ Non-Contributing __ _

National Register Criteria: A_ B_.c_ D_ (Include integrity statement) Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal growth of gue§t ranch faciltties !qd contributes to the historical and architectural character of ·the,Pioneer/Re~prt

theme. the Wood Shed is an important element of the ranch. Unaltered. ~i~liography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination, 7/29/75. Muths, T.B. Historic Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979. ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files. Representation in Other Surveys: LCS Lance Oliveri, 3/30/1976

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: --~----------------------

I I

Report prepared by: Date: 8 /20 /1985 -----------------------------------------Carl and Karen McWilliams

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LOCATION: Section _ __.2_5L.--___ _ State ____ c~o ________ _

Township _ _.S._.N ______ _ County h\D--~cl __ _ Range ___ 7_6_\.J ___ _


Original Owner: J. ·-uoizwarth ~~~~~~-----------------

Intermediate Owner(s): None ---------------------

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USE (NPS 28 CODE) vc

Original Use ~W~o~o~d~S~h~e~d~------------------------

Intermediate Uses Same --~~~------------------------

PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE) HI __,;;.;;..;;;.._ ____ _ DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO .





pines, grasses and soils.

OVERALL BUILDING PLAN (FOOTPRINT): Rectangular Bays: 3 by 1; Pile: 1

OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 15'6" by 11'611

CONPDSITION (NPS 28 CODE) : WD

STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low. Stone piers, level with grade.

WALLS: Brown undressed vertical quarter logs, wit~

interior 2" by 8" batts.

ROOF: Shed. Brown rolled asphalt with exposed 2" by 6" rafter ends.

CHIMNEYS : None

PORCHES: None

WINDOWS: None

DOORS: One - Single, brown, board and batten, on

facade. One - Double, open bay on facade.

ADDITIONS: None

INTERIOR PLAN: Two rooms used for wood storage and open

to park visitors.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls and ceiling: Exposed wood frame

of quarter logs and 2" by S"s. Floor: Earth.



REGION __ RMR ____ PARK/AREA NAME ____ R_OM_o _____ PARK NUMBER 1520

STRUCTURE NAME Homestead Cabin/~~mma Cabin STRUCTURE NUMBER_z_s_a'----

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth Ranch PARK LOCATION CODE---:.H.:.&.:IH...._ __

NATIONAL REGISTER-_ _ _.;..1 ___ -:DA!E: 12/02/77 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: (A) ® {C) {D)

NPS LEGAL INTEREST~ ___ Fe_e _________ ___,;MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT :_....;,N .... o ____ _


· Stabilization09 Cyclic Maintenance~ Routine MaintenanceQI Approved Ultimate Treatment~

(ROCKY t10UNTAIN REGION USE ONLY)


Preservation (PP) Adaptive Preservation {AP) Neglect (NG)



Approval Document _______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs ·-----------------------Stabilization: $ Date: I ----- I




Date of Construction: I I 1917 Date of Alterations: I lc a 1920, 1935, 1940

Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlement/Resort Ind

History of Structure: Structure #758, the Mamma Cabin. was built in 1917 as the

Holzwarth's homestead cabin. Ca. 1920, a 15' by 25' addition was placed an the

west, and a porch was added. In 1935 a second addition was completed when the SW

corner of the porch was enclosed. The interior was remodeled in 1940. The Holzwarths

established their homestead cabin in 1917, and the land patent was issued in 1923.

The guest operation was started in 1919. Purchased by Nature Conservancy 1974; transfer

Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing ~ Non-Contributing ___ to NPS,

National Register Criteria: A_ B_ C_ D_ (Include integrity statement) 1975.

Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal growth of gue~t ~nch fasilities,

and contributes to the historical and architectural character of he.Eio e Resort

~heme• e Homestea Cabin is an important element of the ranch. Altered.

Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination 7/29/75. ROMO Bldg.

Maintenance Files; Muths, T.B. Historic Structures Report. Holzwarth Ranch. 1979.

Representation in Other Surveys: LCS Lance Oliyieri 3/29/1976

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: --~~--------------------

I I

Report prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: --~~~~~~~~-----------------------

8~0 A985

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. CONTINUATION FROM FRONT SHEET - STRUCTURE NAME 753 Homestead Cabi/Hamma Cabin

LOCATION: Section __ 2_5 ____ _ State co ___________ ....__ __ Township --~5~N~-------- County Grand _..;;;;..;;;..=-----Range ---.:.7.-6\.;.;.J ___ _


Original Owner: John Holzwarth

Intermediate Owner(a): None


Original Use Holzwarth Homestead Cabin

Intermediate Uses None ---------------------------------PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE) HI

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO • •

?~rt "Z o

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SITE (INCLUDE ORIENTATION OF STRUC.TURE): Open, native

pines, aspens, grasses and soils. Facade to E.


ov.fi?tL: DfM~ttsldNs;iles: 236'0" by 20'6"

COMPOSITION (NPS 28 CODE) : WD ---------------------------STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low, 0'011 to 1 1 011 of stone and poured

concrete.

WALLS: Brown logs with saddle notching at corners.

ROOF: Intersecting gables. Brown wood shingles with

exposed log rafter ends.

CHIMNEYS: Two- of red brick, interior, one on theW. elev.,

the other on the N. elev. Two - Metal vent pipes.

PORCHES: One - Wood platform porch, with shed roof hood and

log column supports covers all of the facade and wraps around

to cover part of S. elev. One - Enclosed, screened-in porch

on NW corner. WINDOWS: Five - 4-light casements. Two - l beside 1 sliders.

Rectangular, white wood frames and screens, flat arches.

DOORS: Two - Single, wood paneled, both with one light

upper, and wood screen doors. One white, on facade, the

other, brown, on S. elev.

ADDITIONS: 15' x 25' addition on W. elevation, and porch 1920.

SW corner of porch enclosed, 1935. Interior remodeled, 1940.

INTERIOR PLAN: Four rooms historically furnished and open to

park visitors.



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REG ION:_____..RMR~ ____ PARK/ AREA NAME ___ ...:.R:.::::O.:.:M.:::..O _____ PARK NUMBER 1520

STRUCTURE NAME Tent House STRUCTURE NUMBER HS-775 --------------------------------------

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth Ranch PARK LOCATION CODE___;;H;.;.;H __ _

NATIONAL REGISTER-:_ _ _..;..1 ___ _-DATE: 12/02/77 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: (A) (D (C) (D)

NPS LEGAL INTEREST ___ F ..... ee;;.._ _________ .....;MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT :_.....-N~O ____ _


Stabilization~ Cyclic Maintenance M Routine Maintenance 6Q.. Approved Ultimate Treatment~

(ROCKY ~10UNTAIN REGION USE ONLY)





Approval Document ________________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs -----------------------Stabilization: $ Date: I ----- I




Date of Construction: I /ca. 1919 Date of Alterations: I I Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s):Pioneer Settlement/Resort Indus

History of Structure: Structure #775, the Tent House, is unusual in that its low tr~

board and batten walls and separate roof surround an erected canvas tent, supported

by an interior wood frame. The Holzwarth homestead was established in 1917, and the

land patent·was issued in 1923. In 1919 the guest operation was started. The home-

stead was purchased by The Nature Conservancy in 1974 and title was transferred to

the NPS in 1975. Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing _x_ Non-Contributing __ _

National Register Criteria: A_ B_ C_ D_ (Include integrity statement) Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal growth of guest ranch facilities,

and contributes to the historical and architectural character of . the Pioneer/Resort

;heme• the Tent House is an important element of the ranch. Unaltered. Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination 7/29/75; Muths, T.B.

Historic Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979; ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files

Representation in Other Surveys: LCS, Lance Williams, 5/2/1976.

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: --~~------------------~

I I

Report prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: 8 /20 /1985 --~~~~~~~~~~~~~------------~

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LOCATION: Section ____ 2~5~------- State __ co....__ ___ _

Township __ S_N ____ _ County _G_r_a_n_d ___ _

Range ___ 7_6W _____ _


Original Owner: J. Holzwarth ---------------------------Intermediate Owner(s): None ---------------------

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USE {NPS 28 CODE) vc

Guest Cabin Original Use ------------------------------------Intermediate Uses Same ------------------------------PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION {NPS 28 CODE) HI ------

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.

TYPE OF STRUCTURE {NPS 28 CODE): BU


CHIMNEYS : None

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER (STYLE):


pines, grasses and soils. Facade to NE.

OVERALL BUILDING PLAN (FOOTPRJNT): Rectangular . Bays: 1 by 1; Pile: 1 OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 11 '0" by 9' O"

CllNPOSITION {NPS 28 CODE): WD

STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low, stone piers, level with grade.

WALLS: Red. Board and batten. Walls and roof

surround an erect canvas tent.

ROOF: Gable.

PORCHES: One - Wood platform stoop, on facade.

WINDOWS: None

DOORS: One - Single, green, wood screen door with

horizontal boards nailed to the interior.

ADDITIONS: None

INTERIOR PLAN: One room, vacant, open to park visitors.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls: Canvas and plywood.

Ceiling: Canvas. Floors: Tongue and groove wood flooring.

SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES (INCLUDING INTERIOR AND SETTING) FOR PARK PLANNING PURPOSES:.

CLASSIFIED STRUCTURE FIELD INVENTORY REPORT


REGION _ __.RMR--.. ____ PARK/AB.EA NAME Rocky Mtn. Natl. Park PARK NUMBER 1520

STRUCTURE NAME Joe Fleshuts' Cabin STR:UCTURE NUMBER;---:.7..;.8.:..3 __

LOCATION OF STRUCTURE Holzwarth Ranch PARK LOCATION CODE__....H-..H __ _

NATIONAL REGISTER;.._ __ l ___ .....;DATE: 12/02/77 MANAGEMENT CATEGORY: {A) (B) ® {D)

NPS LEGAL INTEREST ___ Fe_e __________ .....;MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT : __ N_o ____ _


Stabilization~ Cyclic Maintenance~ Routine Maintenancef/;( Approved Ultimate Treatment(~



Preservation (PP)

Adaptive Preservation {AP)

Neglect (NG)

Res~oration (RR)


Remove (RM)


Approval Document ________________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs -----------------------Stabilization: $ Date: ____ ,_; I I




Date of Construction: I ka.1902- 1~~te of Alterations: I I

Architect/Designer: J. Fleshuts Historical Theme(s): Pioneer Settlement/Resort Inc

History of Structure: Joe Fleshuts purchased the land where his cabin now sits, on

Nov. 1, 1902, and left the Valley in 1911. The land was transferred due· to non-payment

of taxes, and the property was purchased by the Holzwarths in 1918. By 1922, Fleshuts'

homestead cabin was being used to house guests at the Holzwarth Ranch. Today the deteric

ated structure is the only cabin to exist on the E. side of the Colorado River where the

Holzwarth's Never Summer Ranch operated, as the others have been removed by the NPS. NP'

· Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing X Non-Contributing receivt

National Register Criteria: A_ B_ C_ D_ (Include integrity statement) --- title

FJeshuts' cahip illustrates a typical western homestead cabin of the time The cabin wa:

later incorporated into the Holzwarth Ranch and is important also for demonstrating _th~

growth of the guest ranch industry. It contributes to the historical character of·the tr

Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Register Nomination 7/29/75. tfuths, T.B. Unalt

Historic Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979. ROMO Bldg. Maint. Files. but d

Representation in Other Surveys: LCS Lance Olivieri, 3/30/1976. terio

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: --~~--------------------

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Report prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: 8 (2.0 /1985

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LOCATION: Section 25 --__.;;;;=----- State CO

Township SN ------- County G co.rv!

Range ________ 7_6W ______ __


Original Owner: Joe Fleshuts

Intermediate Owner(s): John Holzwarth

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USE (NPS 28 CODE} zz

Original Use ___ H~o~m~e~s~t~e~a~d~C~a~b~i~n~------------------

Intermediate Uses Same ----~~------------------------

PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE} --'-H.._:X....._ ___ _

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.

TYPE OF' STRUCTURE (NPS 28 CODE): BU


CHIMNEYS: None



grasses and soils. Pines nearby. Trail Ridge Road

is visible to E. Facade to w. OVERALL BUILDING PLAN (FOOTPRINT}: Rectangular

Bays: 2 by 2· Piles: 1 . OVERALL DIMENSION~: 18' 6" by 14 '6"

COMPOSITION (NPS 28 CODE): WD ----~---------------------

PORCHES: One - 2-step wood platform porch with a gable

end hood, with 4" by 4" supports, on facade.

One - 2-step, wood platform stoop, on E. elev.

WINDOWS: Three window openings. Square, brown frames, flat arches •

STORIES: One DOORS: Two - Single door openings, on facade and E. elev.

FOUNDATION: Low, averaging 0'6", of uncoursed fieldstone.

WALLS: Brown logs; hewn at corners with dovetail

notching.

ROOF: Gable. Green rolled asphalt with exposed

2" by 4" rafter ends.

ADDITIONS: None

INTERIOR PLAN: One room currently vacant.

INTERIOR FINISHES: Walls: Exposed log frame.

Ceiling: Exposed wood frame. Floors: Wood planks.


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REGION RMR PARK/ AREA NAME ROMO PARK NUMBER

STRUCTURE NAME Storage - Castle STRUCTURE NUMBER


NATIONAL REGISTER 0 DATE: I I MANAGEMENT CATEGORY:

NPS LEGAi INTEREST Fee MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT:

1520

HS-791

HH

(A) ® (C) (I

NO


·stabilization~ Cyclic Maintenan~eel Routine Maintenance~ Approved Ultimate Treatment


APPROVED ULTIMATE TREATMENT OR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, CULTURAL COMPONENT DESIGNATI<




Approval Document ______________________________ ( )Document Date: I I Estimated Treatment Costs ----------------------Stabilization: $ ____ ._;-Date: I I




Date of Construction: I lea. 1935 Date of Alterations: I /unknown Architect/Designer: J. Holzwarth Historical Theme(s): Pioneer Settlement & !fi~R§l

History of Structure: The Castle Cabin. Structure #791. yas built in 1935 as a guest

cabin for the Holzwarth Ranch. It is now used for storage. Tbe screen porch on SE was added at a later, unknown, time. The Holzwarth homestead was established in 1917, and the land patent issued in 1923. In 1919 the guest operation began. Tbe Nature Conservancy\purchased the homestead in 1974, and transferred title to the NPS in 1975. Evaluation of Structure: Historic Theme Contributing _!_ Non-Contributing __ _

National Register Criteria: A_ B_ C_ D_ (Include integrity statement) Holzwarth Ranch illustrates the gradual and informal growth of guest ~anch facilities and contr±butes to the historical and architectural character of the p;on~erl~t th·

castle . Cabin is an important element of the ranch. Altered. Bibliography: Wheaton, Rodd. National Rezister Ngminat;ign 7/29/75; Mut;hs. T.B.

Historic Structures Report, Holzwarth Ranch, 1979. ROMO Bldg. Maintenance Files. Representation in Other Surveys: LCS David A4ams 1/14/82

If structure has been removed, how? N/A Date: ~~~--------------------

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Report prepared by: Carl and Karen McWilliams Date: 8 /}.0 /1985 --~~~~--~--~----------------------

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CONTINUATION FROM FRONT SHEET - STRUCTURE NAME HS-791

LOCATION: Section 25 State co ------- -------Township SN ------- County Crand

Range __ _...7_..6....,w ___ _



Intermediate Owoer(a): Same ----------------------

Storage - Castle

USE: CURRENT INTERIOR USB (NPS 28 CODE)OT-Storage

Original Use Guest Cabin --------~~------------------------

Intermediate Uses Same -------------------------------PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION (NPS 28 CODE) HI -------

DRAWING NO.

NEGATIVE NO.· __________ __, _______ _


TYPE OF STRUC'l'URB (NPS 28 CODB): BU CHIMNEYS: None

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTEil (STYLI): Rustic

SITE (INCLUDE ORIENTATION OF STRUCTURE): Open, native pines, grasses and soils. Facade to S.

OVERALL BUILDING PLAN (FOOTPRINT): Rectangular Bays: 2 by 2; Pile: 1

OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 20'0" by 10'0"

CDIIPOSITION (NPS 28 CODB): WD

STORIES: One

FOUNDATION: Low, 0 1 O" to 1' 10", of 411 by 8" wood piers on stones.

WALLS: Brown wood frame with horizontal lapped wood siding.

ROOF: Gable. Brown wood shingles with· exposed 2" by 4" rafter ends.

PORCHES: One - 3-step, wood platform stoop with 411 by 4" railing on facade.

WINDOWS: Two - 6-light horizontal casements. Rectangular, white and green wood frames and screens, flat arches.

DOORS: One - Single, white, wood paneled, with wood screen door, on facade.

ADDITIONS: Screen porch on SE added at later time.

INTERIOR PLAN: One room used as storage.


SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES (INCLUDING INTERIOR AND SETTING) 'OR PARK PLANNING PURPOSES:

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