Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs Photos

The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an open-air museum with four areas representing the history of the Pikes Peak regional settlement: the 1775 Indian settlement, the 1860's Galloway Homestead log cabin, the 1880's Chambers Home & Ranch, and the Orchard House (1907) Edwardian Dutch Colonial Country Estate. Orchard House was built by Colorado Springs founder General William Jackson Palmer for his relatives. All these house museums are furnished to their respective time periods.

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Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site open air museum depicts life in Pikes Peak region. Colorado Springs, CO.	Geologic formations at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Tepee in recreation of 1775 Indian settlement at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Wigwam in Indian settlement area at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Native backrest in Indian settlement area at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Native moccasins & leggings in Indian settlement area at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Buckskin dress in Indian settlement area at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Native parfleche in Indian settlement area at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

1860's Galloway Homestead log cabin at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Log cabin details of 1860's Galloway Homestead at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Interior of 1860's Galloway Homestead log cabin at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Dishes & stoneware pitcher at 1860's Galloway Homestead log cabin at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Interior of 1860's Galloway Homestead log cabin at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Fire pit at 1860's Galloway Homestead at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Clay bake oven at 1860's Galloway Homestead at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Cow at 1860's Galloway Homestead at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

1880's Chambers Home & Ranch at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Chambers Home (1880's) at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Estate Oak cast iron stove by Geo. Tritchhowe Co. in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Organ in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Rocking chair in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Rocking chair in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Rocking chair back in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Settee & table in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Reclining couch in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Arm chairs in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Sideboard in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Cruet set in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Silver pickle jar in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Covered serving dish with dragon fly & flower pattern in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Dining room in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Dining room with high chair in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Stationary rocking chair in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Our Jewel 12 cast iron heating stove in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Nameplate of Our Jewel 12 cast iron heating stove in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Kitchen with cast iron stove from Portland, ME in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Kitchen pantry with dishes in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Bentwood chair with quilt in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Bed with quilt in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Dresser & chairs in Chambers Home at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

General store at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Blacksmith shop at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Water wagon by Austin Mfg. Co. at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Orchard House (1907) an Edwardian Country Estate at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Orchard House veranda at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Orchard House facade at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Entrance hall of Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Newell post of Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Le Torrent sculpture by Aug. Moreau holding lamp on staircase in Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Arts & crafts desk at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Arts & crafts chair at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Copper fire screen at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Parlor at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Parlor fireplace at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Chair & phonograph at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Sunroom table at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Cut glass vase & ceramic pitcher at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Dining room at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Dining room fireplace at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Glass fruit tray at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

sideboard at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Cruet set at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Chaffing dish at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	China cabinet at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Silver water pitcher at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Miller cast iron kitchen range at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Miller cast iron kitchen range details at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Kitchen sink at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Mantle clock with Pilgrim scene at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Upstairs fireplace at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Upstairs parlor fireplace at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Upstairs parlor sitting area at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

Tea table & chairs at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Sideboard at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Silver basket at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.	Tea table & fireplace at Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs, CO.

William J. Palmer founder of Colorado Springs portrait at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Colorado Springs, CO.