News | Rocky Mountain PBS
Get your hands on history at History Colorado’s research center
The History Colorado Center’s vast collection of archives and artifacts is free and open to the public. Here’s what it includes and how to access it.
Saving Hartman Castle
Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.
Saving Hartman Castle
Season 11 Episode 7 | 26m 40s | CC
This episode explores the intriguing history of Hartman Castle, located in Gunnison. Constructed in the early 20th century by Alonzo Hartman, this unique structure is a testament to the eclectic and often eccentric architectural movements of the period. The magnificent mansion has also become a local landmark for the town of Gunnison as a passionate group of people work to preserve it.
Related stories
Rocky Mountain PBS
Immersive theater production grapples with the history of the Sand Creek Massacre
An interactive theater performance offers non-Native audiences a unique perspective to learn about Colorado’s difficult history of colonization.
Rocky Mountain PBS
'There’s so many memories here:’ Little Saigon neighbors record their community history
Longtime residents and locals shared their memories of the district as part of History Colorado’s Museum of Memory Project.
