The Chaffee County Poor Farm is representative of the facilities established by Colorado counties in the late 19th century to care for the indigent.  The original 120 acre parcel sustained the residents through the planting and harvesting of crops.  The property was purchased by the city in 1945 and was utilized as a grange hall, with county fairs and 4H activities held on the grounds.  During the early 1980s, it was converted to a bed and breakfast.