Life with Dirty Gerty

Not Dirty Gerty but the potbelly stove that has lived at 331 Elk Ave for over 120 years.  Life With Dirty Gerty  An Artical from the March 17, 1971 Issue of the Crested Butte Chronical, written by George Sibley In the development of every machine or device intended to...

The Evolution of 331 Elk Ave

The Evolution of 331 Elk Ave  Crested Butte is a living landscape. It continues to grow and evolve; adapting as time passes by. Crested Butte was incorporated in 1880, but that isn’t the start of this area’s history. Evidence shows permanent dwellings and...

Crested Butte: A Melting Pot

1968 Armistice Day in Crested ButteA talk by George Sibley at the 2024 Flauschink Slideshow         In 1968 I walked into the local bar and immediately noticed 5 old men sitting around a table. It was unusual because typically you would see the old men sitting at the...
Life of an Artifact

Life of an Artifact

WHAT HAPPENS TO AN ITEM IN THE COLLECTIONS? When historic items walk through the door, museum staff always gets excited. It means we are going to hear new stories and learn more about our local history. The donor will meet with the curator and share what they know...
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