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"The Rock Creek Ranch in its hey-day or about 1905. It would be interesting to know who the men and women are. The man in the center has an antlered deer head." -- McCoy Memoirs, p.313 The building was constructed by Jim Gates about 1900. [Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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"The story has been told that great grandmother (Katie) Gates, used water from this mineral spring, located at the old stage stop on Gore Pass, for some of her baking." -- The Gates Genealogy
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Same as 1992.004A.056 The VanCamp road house, a stage stop, in Routt County. There is an antler fence around the building and sod roof, resulting in its being the subject of many photographs. "Although noot at all in the McCoy area, this book would be incomplete without the oft photographed VanCamp house in Yampa, an early day stage stop and road house. Note the vegetation growing on the dirt floor [sic. roof]." -- McCoy Memoirs, p. 313 [Title...
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Work on the stablilization of the Rock Creek Stage Stop. Companies involved: John Dobell Construction, Bill Irvine Construction, Jan Kaminski-Mountain Architecture Design Group, HRC! Volunteers.
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"This well constructed log building is located on the original Gore Road, between Toponas and Kremmling. Called the Rock Creek Ranch Road House, it was built by Jim Gates about 1900 and served as a stage stop with rooms and meals for travelers. Both floors had a porch running the length of the building. The Gates family operated it until about 1906 and then left it and the furniture which was soon stolen. About 1915 Dr. Henderson, a chiropractor,...
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The ribbon cutting of the restored Rock Creek Stage Station on August 30, 2003. Jayne Hill of Historic Routt County! is at far left with Bud Gates, representing the Gates family, standing next to her. The new chinking on the exterior is clearly visible as are replacement framings.
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A photo of the Rock Creek stage stop in 2000, prior to restoration. Historic Routt County! partnered with the Colorado State Historical Fund, Colorado Preservation Inc., U.S. Forest Service, and the Department of Wildlife to replace, repair and stabilize the logs as well as chinking the exterior. The work was completed in 2003 and the ribbon cutting ceremony was held August 30, 2003. The Gates Family was a part of this partnership, as well.
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"Gates ranch and stage stop on Rock Creek, between the Gore and Toponas, CO. L-R--J.P. Gate, and his wife "Katie," with sons Clark and Bert Gates. Other people unknown." -- The Gates Genealogy A bicycle is leaning against the fence.
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Rock Creek stage stop between Gore Pass and Toponas. Six people and a dog are taking advantage of the balcony. "This beautiful building was the Stage Coach Inn on Gore Pas. Built by James P. Gates--in 1886 or 1887." -- The Gates Genealogy
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The Rock Creek Ranch Road House built by Jim Gates in 1900. It served as a stage stop until the Gates family left in 1906. [Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]