Ouray City Hall and Walsh Library
Ouray City Hall and Walsh Library, Victorian city hall and public library in Ouray, Colorado, United States.
The two-story building features ornate Victorian architectural details, including decorative woodwork and symmetrical window arrangements on its prominent facade.
Constructed in 1899, the building was designed as a smaller version of Independence Hall in Philadelphia and received National Register status in 1975.
The Walsh Library section, established by Camp Bird Mine founder Thomas Walsh, provides educational resources and literature collections for the mountain community.
Located on 6th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, the building continues to function as both the municipal government center and public library.
The structure underwent substantial restoration in 1988 under mayor Bill Fries, who was also known as country music performer C.W. McCall.
Location: Ouray
Inception: 1899
Architectural style: Victorian architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.02306,-107.67000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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