Where history comes alive... 3rd Annual Tribute to Western Movies Day Announced for June 9, 2012 Click to learn more 2011 Accomplishments MMW Received Honorable Mention as one of True West Magazine's Museums of the Year *The September 2011 issue of True West announced their picks of the best museums in the west. The just six-year old MMW is extremely proud to earn the distinction of "Honorable Mention" in that group. Other museums in Colorado include #1 Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave in Golden & #4 National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum in Leadville. *Held 2nd Annual Tribute to Western Movies Day: About 1000 people attended the daylong event with performers from The Virginian TV show, singer Lynn Anderson & Guests, art & food vendors, silent auction, viewing of exhibits, and live music all day Contributors to the Tribute: The Virginian Performers, Lynn Anderson & Guests, Many local country musicians, Many volunteers including committee chair: Bob DeQuinze, art work by Bob DeJulio and Frank Gauna, plus committee members: Carolyn Bellanvance, Marilyn Cox, Dave Boyd Hotel Rooms were contributed by Days Inn and Holiday Inn Airline Tickets & Limo donated by Telluride/ Montrose Regional Air Organization *Doubled Gate registration/tours International, National & Local Visitors *Completed New Entrance Lighted Gate Dwayne Escher, Rich Fike, Robert Schmidt, Bob DeQuinze *Small Business Grants Region 10 $2000 Davis Service Center $1500 Montrose ACT $4000 Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assoc $100 Alpine Archaeology $100 Montrose County Advertising Support *Completed Main MMW Bathroom: Wallpaper, paint Rich & Carol Fike, Gene Skoumal *1913 Church: Completed the Research Library... floor covering, painting Contributors Gotcha Covered, Robert Carrol Drywall, paint & Trim, Judd Redfield, Rich Fike, Bob DeQuinze, Robert Schmidt, Mike Ackerman *Billy Creek Cabin: Chimney, Mantle, Flooring Alan Aman, Frank Anderson, Nick Hidu, Rich Fike *Acquired RR Express Car from Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid movie Donated by Alice & John Billings Moved by Valley Crane *Acquired Little Cimarron Cabin Donated by Maggie Farnsworth Moved by Vogy Movers; partial donation *Built Adobe Flats Hotel: framed, roofed Designed by Brandon Womack Engineer: Ken Herman Builders: Dave Franck, Mike Ackerman, Rich Fike, Robert Schmidt Roofer: Action Roofing *Artifact Database: Major progress inputting into new database Jay Green: partial donation & lead designer & data entry & backup Barbara Brown: data entry *Received Major Donation of Services Dennis Devor, Attorney Buck Miller, CPA, Dalby Wendland Ken Herman, Engineer Dave Franck, Builder *Continued to receive rare & unusual artifacts from donors on a weekly basis Dave Petersen, Frank Anderson, Don Stott Judd Redfield, Ray Jenkins, & many others *Received Individual Cash Donations Significant Donors: Don Stott Jack & Barbara Rairden Bill & Linda Manske *Received Staff (Paid Through Grants) Gene Skoumal, engraver, model builder, restorationist & much more Bessie Groshart, gift shop, greeter, general maintenance & much more Barbara Brown, data entry, tour guide, adm. *Supported by Magnificent Board Members Marilyn Cox Rich Fike Andi Furman Dick Furman Carol Harris-Fike Pat McLaughlin Jack Rairden Brandon Womack Jay Green Note: Dick Furman passed away December 30, 2011. Dick volunteered 40 hours/week for 10 years at the MMW. Donations are being accepted in his honor. |
Welcome... The Museum of the Mountain West is located in beautiful Montrose, Colorado. Hours are 8:30-4:30, M-Sat All tours are guided & include the history & stories of the old west. Call 970-240-3400 for more info. MMW now accepts credit cards!! "The present disappears into the past with one step inside the building." Beverly Corbell, GJ Daily Sentinel View 500,000 artifacts from the mountain west displayed in store and office displays circa 1880-1930. Testimonials: Read more on Testimonials Page Just returned from our 27 day trip through the state of Colorado. Went to the Museum of the Mountain West the other day and had a wonderful time. The best museum we've been in. The saloon/bar was fantastic. As an added treat our tour guide was Richard Fike, the founder and director of the museum. He was great, very gracious and knowledgeable. We can't wait to go back in future years to see what else he has added. Hope this finds you happy and well. Sincerely, Rick and Marilyn Ruthardt Venice FL TRIBUTES The MMW owes special thanks to the Montrose Days Inn & Holiday Inn who have provided free lodging for celebraties performing at the MMW. Many of the visitors to the MMW stay at the Days Inn. Mention that you will be visiting the MMW and receive a discount. www.daysinnmontrose.com |
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