National and State Register

CCF & I Superintendent’s House

Gunnison County

Originally located on Big Mine Hill, this large wood frame dwelling served as the residence for the superintendent of Colorado Fuel & Iron Company’s mining and coke oven operations in the Crested Butte area from 1883 until 1952. 

A black and white photo of the house with half-hip roofs and mountains in the background.

CCF & I Superintendent’s House (1998 photograph.)

Moved to its present location in 1971, its design is representative of Colorado Fuel & Iron superintendent’s housing in company towns throughout the state.  Built by the company, they were the most substantial and architecturally sophisticated residences in the community. 

State Register

Address

721 Maroon Ave., Crested Butte

Site Number

5GN.3210