314 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

Located in the heart of Crested Butte's "B-1" business district, 314 Elk Avenue presents a commercial property with historical significance. Constructed in 1900, the one-story building encompasses 1,506 square feet on a parcel measuring 24.5 feet wide and 120 feet deep. Reflecting Crested Butte’s historic commercial architecture, the building features a rectangular frame design, a false front with a bracketed cornice, drop siding, large display windows, double-panel glazed doors, transoms, and kickplates. The property's historical significance is enhanced by its varied uses over time, including serving as the town post office from 1925 to 1964. Other past uses include a hotel, mortuary, furniture store, roller rink, movie theater, and photography/book shop. Currently, the property houses the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, a confectionery operating since 1995. The property includes 6 parking spaces accessed off the alley. The core commercial zone and surrounding residential neighborhoods were designated on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, protecting the town’s mining heritage and architectural charm. This area has become a center of commercial activity with a mix of shops, restaurants, and bars. The property is offered with a lease in place to the franchisee/operator.