National and State Register
Salida Downtown Historic District
Chaffee County
Between 1880 and 1930, downtown Salida became the center of a burgeoning railroad community. Consisting of 111 buildings, the district’s size bears witness to the importance of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad as a local economic force during the period.
Although Salida’s fortunes declined after 1930, due to changes in the Denver & Rio Grande system, it has managed to survive with a tourism based economy.
National Register
Address
Bounded by Arkansas River, former narrow gauge railroad right-of-way, 3rd & D Sts., Salida
Site Number
5CF.406