Colorado Historical Foundation

Historic hotel and depot with mountains and sky in the background

Mobilizing resources to help Coloradans preserve history and historic places.

Rebuilding Purpose. Building Possibility

A recent study commissioned by the Colorado Historical Foundation found that its preservation loan program's economic impact (projects attributable to its financing) has led to $120 million in total economic output generated, $47 million in total earnings created across Colorado, and 782 jobs created (full and part-time). That's a total economic impact of $167 million.

Return on investment analysis from the program's original $3M seed fund finds that every $1 of seed capital has generated $3 in loans, $13.59 in preservation spending, and $30 in economic output.﻿
To replicate the last 22 years of impact, the CHF RLF would need to more than double. ﻿
Help amplify preservation's impact. Join us in this ambitious capital campaign. Donate online, or learn about more ways to contribute.

Impact

120+ historic properties protected

Owners granting certain property rights via conservation easements partner with the Colorado Historical Foundation to ensure their legacy stands for generations to come.

$9 million in loans leveraged $75 million

Collaboratively saving Colorado's history

Low-interest loans fill financing gaps to revitalize vacant and underutilized historic buildings and leverage additional private and public investment.

The Colorado Historical Foundation collaborates with public agencies, nonprofits, and private parties to preserve beloved places and keep the state's history accessible for all.

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Video Link: "The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story" on Rocky Mountain PBS 