William's Stables
Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The building stands in the Central City/Black Hawk Historic District ↗.
The linked article describes the district, not this listing alone, so its text is not quoted here.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | On SR 119, Central City, CO |
| County | Gilpin County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Commerce, Industry |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000246 |
| Type of place | historic district |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 12 buildings, 1 object |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | On SR 119, Central City, CO |
| Coordinates | 39.8012° N, 105.5130° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Rocky Mountain National Park · 40 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Columbine Campground 2 miles · Pickle Gulch 3 miles · Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co) 3 miles |
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Nearby in Gilpin County
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Questions people ask
When was William's Stables listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is William's Stables?
On SR 119, Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado. The nearest national park unit is Rocky Mountain National Park, 40 miles away.
Source: Rocky Mountain National Park
What does the William's Stables listing include?
The listing counts 13 contributing resources. Those are 12 buildings and 1 object. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for William's Stables?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near William's Stables?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Columbine Campground, 2 miles away. Pickle Gulch is 3 miles away, and Cold Springs - Arapaho Roosevelt Nf (Co) is 3 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at William's Stables?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Is there a wildfire near William's Stables right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Harris Park Broadcast Rx, 19 miles away.
Source: Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000246. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The Wikipedia article linked under "What it is" covers the district around this listing, so only its title is used.