Historic Preservation Department

Mariah Trujillo, Historic Preservation & Planning Coordinator

P. (719) 689-3588 x2 F. (719) 689-3288
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Historic-Preservation

The Historic Preservation Department operates programs that address the needs of historic residential and commercial structures; processes requests for Certificates of Appropriateness; develops education programs, events, exhibits and products that interpret the Cripple Creek Mining District; addresses the needs of city-owned Mt. Pisgah Cemetery; and participates in public improvement projects that relate to the Bennett Avenue Historic District. The Historic Preservation Commission conducts public hearings on historic issues. It consists of seven members appointed by City Council and meets once a month or as needed. The Mt. Pisgah Cemetery Board, also appointed by City Council, is made up of five members and meets bi-monthly or as needed to discuss cemetery matters and make recommendations to City Council.

Mission Statement:

To improve, maintain and promote the Cripple Creek community through the preservation and protection of the city’s historic built environment and its National Historic Landmark status.

Goals and Objectives:

Develop educational programs, events, exhibits and products that interpret the history of the Cripple Creek Mining District.
Process development requests efficiently and effectively.
Participate in public improvement projects that enhance and provide better access to and understanding of the historic resources of the Bennett Avenue Historic District.
Continue to provide a diligent program to address the needs of historic residential, commercial and non-profit structures.
Continue to address the needs of the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.
Pursue the leveraging of all expenditures of historic preservation funds by requiring matching funds and/or grant funds from other sources.
Pursue designation of a regional area as a National and/or State Heritage Area.

Historic Preservation Commission

Reed Grainger
Chairperson, Local Real Estate Agent, Experience on Commission

Mike Gross
Vice-Chairperson, Cripple Creek Resident, Building Contractor

Jeff Regester
Cripple Creek Resident

Dixie Claire
Teller County Resident

J.R. Gatlin
Cripple Creek Resident, Degree in Architectural Engineering

Sophia Balas
Masters Degree in Arts with a Major in Conservation and Restoration, Cripple Creek Resident, First Alternate

Susan Balcome
Real Estate Tax Specialist, Teller County Resident, Second Alternate