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State Armory
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National Register of Historic Places

State Armory

Also known as Museum of Northwest Colorado

On the National Register since 199234 years
Listed 1992Craig
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About State Armory

State Armory, at 590 Yampa Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 25, 1992. It was among the first 2 of Craig’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its military, recreation and architecture, at the local level. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isAmerican West museum in Craig, Colorado. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 36 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1991 to today

  1. 1991Built
  2. 1992Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 34 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes

590 Yampa Ave., Craig · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1State ArmoryStart here
  2. 2First National Bank BuildingCommercial Style · Built 1917 · next door
  3. 3Vanatta ApartmentsLate 19th and 20th Century American Movements · Built 1924 · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4Craig School #2Building · 0.2 mi on
Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

StMarcia (pullman car)Structure0.3 mi

Memories of State Armory

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Questions about State Armory

Is State Armory on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 25, 1992 (Register number 92000810).

Is State Armory a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit State Armory?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of State Armory?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 36 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84131776 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.