National and State Register

Colorado Ute Power Plant

La Plata County

Constructed in 1893, the two-story stuccoed building is the earliest known example of Mission style architecture in the state, as well as a rare example of the utilization of the style in an industrial application.  

A photo of the building in black and white with transformers in front and hipped roof tower in the left next to a tall stepped gable on the right.

Colorado Ute Power Plant

Although a popular style for domestic and public architecture, the Mission style is rarely seen on industrial buildings.