Eldora Historic District
Also known as Happy Valley; Eldorado Camp
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Eldora Historic District, at Roughly Eaton Pl., 6th, Pearl, and 4th Sts., Huron Ave., 6th St., Eldorado Ave., and 7th St., Klondyke Ave. & Tenth St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 4, 1989: the first place in Eldora to be listed. Only 693 of Colorado’s 1,569 listings are older. The Register lists it for its recreation, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 55 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Metal Mining and Tourist Era Resources of Boulder County MPS; Metal Mining and Tourist Era Resources of Boulder County MPS. The listing covers 30 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Boulder County, 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 · 46 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Roughly Eaton Pl., 6th, Pearl, and 4th Sts., Huron Ave., 6th St., Eldorado Ave., and 7th St., Klondyke Ave. & Tenth St., Eldora · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Eldora Historic DistrictStart here
- 2Gold Miner Hotel (Boundary Increase)Late Victorian · 0.1 mi on
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Gold Miner HotelLate Victorian · Built 1899 · next door
Memories of Eldora Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Eldora Historic District
Is Eldora Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 4, 1989 (Register number 89000978).
Is Eldora Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wink's Panorama, 6.4 miles away.
Can you visit Eldora Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Eldora Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 46 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 84125643 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.