Wind Ridge
Also known as Blickensderfer Residence
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Wind Ridge
Wind Ridge, at 1397 Clara Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 2002. It was among the first 11 of Estes Park’s 17 listings. The Register lists it for its art and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Rustic, as it does for 56 other Colorado listings. The listing covers 6.7 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 43 MB · National Archives↗Finding Wind Ridge
1397 Clara Dr., Estes Park
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Rustic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Rustic.
Memories of Wind Ridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wind Ridge
Is Wind Ridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 2002 (Register number 02001130).
Is Wind Ridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building, 3.3 miles away.
Can you visit Wind Ridge?
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 Wind Ridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 84131432. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.