The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Redstone was established in the late 19th century by industrialist John Cleveland Osgood as part of a coal mining enterprise. Osgood's coal empire also spurred construction of the Crystal River Railroad and Redstone's historic dwellings.
As an experiment in "enlightened industrial paternalism," Osgood constructed 84 cottages and a 40-room inn, all with indoor plumbing and electricity, for his coal miners and cokers, as well as modern bathhouse facilities, a club house with a library and a theatre, and a school. Most of these Craftsman-era Swiss-style cottages are still used as homes.
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Start Redstone’s collection
The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Redstone’s history is told.
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6 historic places in Redstone
Redstone has 6 listings on the National Register, and they protect 36 historic buildings, because Redstone Historic District alone counts 31.
Where they are
When they were listed
Listed 1971Osgood Castle
Listed 1980Redstone Inn
Listed 1983Osgood-Kuhnhausen House
Listed 1989Osgood Gamekeeper's Lodge
Listed 1989Redstone Historic District
Listed 1990Redstone Coke Oven Historic DistrictThen & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
Stories next door
nearby towns’ historyFrom Wikimedia Commons (3). Images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.