St. Joseph's Miners' Hospital | |
Partof: | Ouray Historic District |
Nrhp Type: | cp |
Nocat: | yes |
Location: | 420 Sixth Ave., Ouray, Colorado |
Architect: | Frank Carney |
Architecture: | Italianate |
Built: | 1887 |
Added: | October 6, 1983 |
Refnum: | 83003537 |
Coordinates: | 38.023°N -107.6692°W |
St. Joseph's Miners' Hospital opened on August 27, 1887, in Ouray, Colorado. The architectural style of the building is Italianate and it is constructed of native stone. The hospital closed in 1964. This structure has been placed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.
Today, this building houses the Ouray County Historical Society and operates as the Ouray County Historical Museum. Exhibits include mining, ranching and railroad artifacts, minerals, Native American artifacts, period room displays, medical equipment, household items and cultural displays. The museum also features a library and research center.