St. Joseph's Miners' Hospital Explained

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.

Ouray County Historical Museum

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.

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