Help Save Red Cliff’s Historic Old Town Hall & Firehouse!

The Old Town Hall & Firehouse has stood at the heart of Red Cliff for over a century, was the place of Eagle County's first County Seat and played a significant role in Colorado's early history, but time has taken its toll. Now, this beloved landmark is at risk of being lost forever.

Our mission is to preserve, restore, and revitalize this historic building so it can once again serve our community. With your help, we can repair the structure, restore its original character, and bring it back into public use.

🏗 Goal: Raise $1.5 million (through grants and fundraising) for urgent repairs and restoration
🏛 Impact: Save a piece of Colorado’s history and create a vibrant community space

Your support makes all the difference—donate today and be part of Red Cliff’s future!

What We’ve Accomplished So Far

Thanks to the dedication of our community and preservation advocates, we’ve made incredible progress in our mission to save Red Cliff’s Old Town Hall & Firehouse:

✅ Recognized as One of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places – In 2024, our nomination was accepted by Colorado Preservation, Inc., bringing statewide attention to our cause. This recognition increases our chances of securing preservation funding. ✅ Secured Initial Assessments – Structural engineers and preservation experts have evaluated the building and outlined critical repairs needed to stabilize and restore it. Their reports confirm that while the building is in urgent need of repair, it is restorable with the right funding. ✅ Gained Strong Community & Media Support – Our project has been featured on Colorado Public Radio, CBS, Fox 21 News, The Denver Post, and Westward, to name a few, helping us build momentum and rally supporters across Colorado. ✅ Launched Fundraising & Grant Efforts – While grants for a project like this are limited, we are actively applying for preservation grants and community development funding. However, we need community support to close the funding gap and make this restoration possible.

Timeline of Key Milestones: 📌 2011 – Community discussions began on the urgent need to save the Old Town Hall & Firehouse. Historical Structural Assessment completed. 📌 2022 – Community discussions reignited and began on the urgent need to save the Old Town Hall & Firehouse. Historical Structural Assessment updated. 📌 2023 – Awarded Brownsfield Phase 1 grant through CDPHE. 📌 2024 – Successfully listed on Colorado’s Most Endangered Places through CPI. 📌 Early 2025 – Launched crowdfunding and fundraising efforts to leverage media attention and community support. 📌 Upcoming – Initial stabilization work (once funding is secured), and full restoration planning. We couldn’t have come this far without passionate supporters like you! Your contribution directly funds structural stabilization, historic restoration, and the future revival of this iconic building.

💛 Thank you for believing in this project and supporting Red Cliff’s history! 

How Funds Will Be Used

Every dollar donated goes directly toward saving and restoring Red Cliff’s Old Town Hall & Firehouse. Here’s how we plan to use the funds at each milestone with an estimated project timeline to be refined during the planning process.

Phase 1: Stabilization & Emergency Repairs 🔹 Structural Reinforcement – Secure the foundation, walls, and roof to prevent further deterioration. 🔹 Weatherproofing – Repair broken windows, doors, and roofing to stop water damage. 🔹 Initial Cleanup & Safety Measures – Remove debris, assess interior damage, and make the site safer for restoration work. Phase 2: Exterior Restoration & Modernization 🔹 Historic Façade Restoration – Repair brickwork, replace missing architectural elements, and restore original firehouse doors. 🔹 Roof Replacement – Fully replace and insulate the roof to preserve the structure. 🔹 Electrical & Plumbing Upgrades – Install new systems to bring the building up to code. Phase 3: Full Interior Rehabilitation 🔹 Restoring the Interior Spaces – Refinish floors, walls, and ceilings while preserving historical details. 🔹 Accessibility & Safety Upgrades – Install modern fire suppression, ADA-compliant access, and updated HVAC. 🔹 New Community Use Spaces – Prepare the building for public use as a town gathering space, museum, or civic hub.

💛 Your support makes this possible! Every donation, no matter the size, helps preserve a piece of Red Cliff’s history. 

Be a Part of Red Cliff’s History—Donate Today!

The Red Cliff Old Town Hall & Firehouse has stood for over a century, and with your help, it can stand for another hundred years. But time is running out—without urgent restoration, we risk losing this irreplaceable piece of our town’s heritage.

🚧 We need your help! Every dollar gets us closer to stabilizing, restoring, and reopening this historic landmark for community use. Whether you donate $10 or $1,000, you are making a direct impact on saving Red Cliff’s, Eagle County's, and Colorado's history.

🔹 Donate Now – Help us reach our next milestone!
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📢 Let’s make history together! Click the donate button now and be a part of Red Cliff’s future. 💛