Overview

The Colorado Fuel and Iron Company (CF&I) was the first integrated steel mill west of the Mississippi River. It was founded in 1872 by General William Jackson Palmer to manufacture steel rails for his Denver and Rio Grande Railway. At one time CF&I was the largest private landowner and the largest employer in Colorado. In addition to its railroads and steel mill, CF&I mines and mining towns operated throughout the west and the firm owned subsidiary companies ranging from the states of Massachusetts to California.

Amenities
Facility Amenities: ADA-compliant, Brochures Available, Gift Shop, Interpretive Displays, Maps & Brochures Available, National Register of Historic Places, Parking on site, Printed Guides Available
General Information: Dates Closed: New Years, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 10am-4pm, Seasons of Operation: Open year round.
Group Amenities: Accommodates Tour Groups, Bus/Motorcoach Parking on site, Group Rates Available, Private Room Available
Guest Information: Family-friendly
Payment Methods: Cash, MasterCard, Visa
Rate Information: $ = Less than $100, Cost of Admission: Adults $5; Ages 4-12 $3
Tour Information: Customized Tours, Group Tours, Guided Tours, Self-guided Tours
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