McGraw Ranch, McGraw Ranch Road, Estes Park, Larimer County, CO
Summary
Significance: The McGraw Ranch is the only intact guest ranch within Rocky Mountain National Park. It reflects the evolution of cattle ranching in the Estes Park area as the industry progressed from large operations covering thousands of acres of deeded and public lands to more diversified businesses accommodating tourists seeking a western experience. The layout and design of the ranch embodies many aspects typical of dude ranches in the West.
Survey number: HABS CO-175
Building/structure dates: 1884 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1935-1936 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1945 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1959 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1966 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: after. 1980- before. 1990 Subsequent Work
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 98001163
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