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Buena Vista Heritage, Buena Vista, Colorado. 2,049 likes · 24 talking about this · 306 were here. Preserving and sharing local history for YOU! Our mission is to recreate the special stories unique
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So, in 1974, amidst doubts and whispers, Buena Vista Heritage was born. Their mission was to give the old courthouse a new purpose, not just as a building but as a sanctuary for memories. With unwavering dedication, BVH took on the abandoned structure. They breathed life back into its empty halls, transforming it into a museum – a vibrant ...
Buena Vista Heritage is a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit organization that exists to preserve and share the history of Buena Vista and Chaffee County for the education and enjoyment of the public. Our goal is to preserve, protect and restore any historical site, building, and artifact pertaining to the Town of Buena Vista, Chaffee County, as well as ...
In the 1870s, Buena Vista thrived as a ranching community, its lifeblood coursing through the veins of the Arkansas River and Cottonwood Creek. But soon, whispers of mineral riches lured miners, transforming the settlement into a bustling mining supply center. This newfound dynamism attracted another crucial player: the railroad.
Facebook Twitter. Buena Vista Heritage Museum is housed in the historic Chaffee County Courthouse. The building was completed in 1882 shortly after Buena Vista became the county seat. It later served as a school house. There are several rooms and sections full of colorful and informative displays.
Admission by Donation. Reopening May 25th! Hours TBD based on volunteer availibity. Admission by Donation. Depot & Caboose. 116 U.S. Highway 24 N. Buena Vista Heritage. buenavistaheritage@msn.com. P.O. Box 1414. Buena Vista, CO 81211.
Buena Vista Heritage. Located in the 1882 Old Chaffee County Courthouse, the Buena Vista Heritage Museum exhibits include a fashion room, commerce and industry room, and schoolroom. The Buena Vista Depot (the last remaining depot in Chaffee County), the St. Elmo Schoolhouse Museum, and the St. Elmo Town Hall & Jail are all works in progress of ...
