Museum of the Mountain West, 1840 to 1940. Montrose, Colorado CO

Where history comes alive...

MMW Received Honorable Mention as
one of
True West Magazine's
Museums of the Year

The September 2011 issue of True West announced
their picks of the best museums in the west. The
just six-year old MMW is extremely proud to earn
the distinction of "Honorable Mention" in that
group. Other museums in Colorado include
#1 Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave in Golden &
#4 National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum in
Leadville.

2010 MMW Accomplishments

★1st Annual Tribute to Western
Movies Day: Over 700 people attended the
daylong event with performers from Branson,
MO, art & food vendors, and live music all day

★Doubled Gate registration/tours
from 2009 to 2010
Continued to Receive numerous artifact
donations and volunteer support

★Designated as a Colorado Enterprise
Zone (Donors can receive Colorado State Tax
credit for donations of either cash or artifacts)

★Built handicap ramps & doors: to the
restroom in the main museum building & to the
historic church, upper level

★1913 Church: Installed air conditioning;
partial completion of drywall project in
basement for the bride’s room & research
library

★General Store: Completed the flooring,
ceiling, lighting, wallpaper, painting,
counters and partial furnishings including a
restored early 1880’s red velvet barber chair

★Parlin Cabin: Completed the outside
(windows, door & sod roof)

★1930s C. C. C. Building: Completed
painting the exterior & window restoration

★Boardwalk project: Began carving
names & cities of donors on boards for
boardwalks between the historic buildings for
a $10 contribution.

★Continued to receive rare & unusual
artifacts from donors on a weekly
basis (over $5000 in artifacts and cash from
Dave Petersen; Donation of artifacts & cash
including a late 1890 doctor’s buggy from Don
Stott; 2 D&RG RR stockcars circa 1908 from C.
L. Werner)

★Small Business Grants: Montrose Signs,
$2300, Region 10, $2000; Montrose ACT,
$1200; , Davis $1500 Wells Fargo, $600;
DMEA, $500; Tri-State, $100; Alpine
Archaeology, $100

★ Individual Major Cash Donations:
We appreciate all of them!

Tours & Admission Upcoming Events How To Get Here

Welcome... The
Museum of the
Mountain West
is located in beautiful
Montrose, Colorado.

Hours are 8:30-4:30, M-Sat
All tours are guided &
include the history &
stories of the old west.

Call 970-240-3400 for
more info.

MMW now accepts
credit cards!!

"The present disappears
into the past with one step
inside the building."
Beverly Corbell, GJ Daily Sentinel

View 500,000 artifacts
from the mountain west
displayed in store and
office displays
circa 1880-1930.

Testimonials:
Read more on
Testimonials Page

Just returned from our 27
day trip through the state
of Colorado.
Went to the Museum of
the Mountain West the
other day and had a
wonderful time. The best
museum we've been in.
The saloon/bar was
fantastic. As an added
treat our tour guide was
Richard Fike, the founder
and director of the
museum.
He was great, very
gracious and
knowledgeable. We can't
wait to go back in future
years to see what else he
has added.
Hope this finds you happy
and well.
Sincerely,
Rick and Marilyn Ruthardt
Venice FL

TRIBUTES
The MMW owes special
thanks to the Montrose
Days Inn & Holiday Inn
who have provided free
lodging for celebraties
performing at the MMW.

Many of the visitors to the
MMW stay at the Days
Inn. Mention that you will
be visiting the MMW and
receive a discount.
www.daysinnmontrose.com

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Thanks goes to
www.recollections.
biz for their
donation to the
2011 Tribute. Visit
this site to
purchase vintage
clothes!