Redstone Coke Ovens
The heart and soul of historic Redstone
In 2003 the little but mighty Redstone Historical Society parlayed resources to acquire the Redstone Coke Ovens site and, after applying several conservation easements, donated the site to Pitkin County.
In late April, 2011 a partnership of these two groups began the long-awaited preservation; restoration of the site. Redstone is proud of our dedicated team of historic preservationists.
Redstone Castle
Just one mile upsteam & upwind from the coke ovens
In 2004 Redstone Castle was on Colorado's "most endangered" list of historic landmarks.Then the Dimitrius family purchased the property and took on the monumental task of preserving and upgrading this 42 room manor to its 1902 opulence with twenty-first century amenities.
By 2010 the entire exterior was restored. Tthe project continues as the Dimitrius' seek approval for a state certified sewer plant.
Using masons skilled in historic restoration, the domes of 62 of the ovens were partially rebuilt to protect them from further deterioration. Four of the ovens were completely restored to their original 1903 appearance.
Engineering this project took several years,
to balance historic preservation with the "aesthetics" of a ruin.
Today you can Step Back in Time with a 1.5 hour tour of the Redstone Castle. Local historians bring the history alive.
Redstone Castle tour information
9 News' Metromix recently rated a Redstone Castle tour as "#11 of 101 things every Coloradan should try"
Castle Photos by LC McClure in 1902...
And 75% of the building remains originial.
This project is a tribute to our fellow citizens
of a century ago who helped build the West.
More information of the history of the coke ovens
