Archives Building & Community Gallery - Aspen Historical Society
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Archives Building & Community Gallery - Aspen Historical Society
Archives Building
Location
620 W. Bleeker St.
(Behind the Wheeler/Stallard Museum)
Aspen, CO 81611
Hours
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., appointments required
Closed major holidays
Contact
archiveaspen.org
archives@aspenhistory.org
970.925.3721
Situated behind the Wheeler/Stallard Museum, the Archives Building is home to the collections processing facility and a storage vault that houses a portion of the physical collection. The Community Gallery and administrative offices are also located in the Archives Building.
Research assistance and access to the physical Archives is available by appointment, email
archives@aspenhistory.org
or call 970.925.3721.
Complimentary guided tours of the Archives are offered monthly.
Get Directions
About the Archives
AHS operates one of the largest public archives on the Western Slope featuring images, historical papers, maps, and priceless artifacts from every era of the area’s history that are preserved according to archival best practices for the benefit of the community. From maps of 1800s mining claims to ledgers, oral histories, moving pictures, the entire
Aspen Times
newspaper archive since 1881, tens of thousands of historical images, over 7,900 three dimensional objects, and more. the AHS Archives is a treasure trove that grows each year, as do the number of archival consultations.
The public is invited to use the archives as a resource, for researching anything from genealogy to birth certificates to land use records. Research assistance and access to the physical Archives is available by appointment, email
archives@aspenhistory.org
or call 970.925.3721.
Online Archives
Explore the archives online! Featuring the majority of the AHS Collection, the online archives is updated in real-time and searchable by keyword. Photo files are available for purchase as prints or for commercial use on a fee basis.
Browse the Archives
Community Gallery | Mountainscapes: Photography by David Hiser
The Community Gallery is a multi-use space located on the first floor of the Archives Building with rotating displays to showcase works from the AHS Collection.
Opening in December 8, 2025 in the Aspen Historical Society Community Gallery,
Mountainscapes Photography by David Hiser
is a curated display of images from David Hiser’s newly preserved collection. A Roaring Fork Valley resident since 1965, Hiser is a widely published photojournalist and photography educator. The display is curated by AHS archivist Anna Scott and highlights one of David’s favorite subjects with vibrant color images of mountain views overlaying large-format black-and-white selections.
Hiser was a contributing photographer for
Aspen Illustrated News
, a weekly newspaper published from 1964 through 1970, whose work has also been published by
National Geographic
, among other notable outlets. His prolific imagery illustrates a lively view of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley from the 1970s to today, documenting everything from people and their passions to the places he explored. Often focusing his lens on the outdoors, David captured the Aspen area’s dramatic landscapes and recreational pursuits. He was as much an artist who cared about his subject matter as he was a mountain climber and outdoorsman with a knack for photography, always carrying his camera.
Aspen Historical Society is immensely grateful to David for the donation of his photographs to the Aspen Historical Society Archives. The breadth of his works offers an invaluable photo history of the area and is a treasure to the entire community and anyone who loves Aspen. Thank you David!
Community Gallery open during Archives Office hours (Monday – Friday 10 – 4); however, it is best to call ahead to confirm access.
Building History & The AHS Campaign
This replica carriage house was built in 1977. A major renovation was completed in 2017, funded by the AHS Campaign, which raised $1 million in capital expenses for the critical renovation project. Thanks to the collective generosity of many, the Archive Building now features community space for exhibitions, educational programming, and events; a 35% increase in collection storage capacity; a state-of-the-art climate control system and advanced hazard-protection system to safeguard our collection; and additional space for offices. The renovation allowed AHS to best protect the Collection, display more artifacts, and host additional and larger educational programs and lectures.
Gallery
Additional Locations
Ashcroft Ghost Town
11000 Castle Creek Road
Learn More
Wheeler / Stallard Museum
620 W. Bleeker Street
Learn More
Holden/Marolt Museum
40180 Highway 82
Learn More
Independence Ghost Town
16 miles east of Aspen on Highway 82
Learn More
Land Acknowledgement
We gratefully acknowledge we gather on the land of the Uncompahgre band of the Ute Nation, or Nuche, past and present. We honor this land and the people who lived in harmony with the natural world for generations before their forced removal. We are committed to sharing the complete history of the land, recognizing and partnering with Native Peoples, and supporting the advancement of Native places and heritage. This calls us all to be better stewards of the land we inhabit and the natural resources we benefit from today.
Archives Building
Location
620 W. Bleeker St.
(Behind the Wheeler/Stallard Museum)
Aspen, CO 81611
Hours
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., appointments required
Closed major holidays
Contact
archiveaspen.org
archives@aspenhistory.org
970.925.3721
Situated behind the Wheeler/Stallard Museum, the Archives Building is home to the collections processing facility and a storage vault that houses a portion of the physical collection. The Community Gallery and administrative offices are also located in the Archives Building.
Research assistance and access to the physical Archives is available by appointment, email
archives@aspenhistory.org
or call 970.925.3721.
Complimentary guided tours of the Archives are offered monthly.
Get Directions
About the Archives
AHS operates one of the largest public archives on the Western Slope featuring images, historical papers, maps, and priceless artifacts from every era of the area’s history that are preserved according to archival best practices for the benefit of the community. From maps of 1800s mining claims to ledgers, oral histories, moving pictures, the entire
Aspen Times
newspaper archive since 1881, tens of thousands of historical images, over 7,900 three dimensional objects, and more. the AHS Archives is a treasure trove that grows each year, as do the number of archival consultations.
The public is invited to use the archives as a resource, for researching anything from genealogy to birth certificates to land use records. Research assistance and access to the physical Archives is available by appointment, email
archives@aspenhistory.org
or call 970.925.3721.
Online Archives
Explore the archives online! Featuring the majority of the AHS Collection, the online archives is updated in real-time and searchable by keyword. Photo files are available for purchase as prints or for commercial use on a fee basis.
Browse the Archives
Community Gallery | Mountainscapes: Photography by David Hiser
The Community Gallery is a multi-use space located on the first floor of the Archives Building with rotating displays to showcase works from the AHS Collection.
Opening in December 8, 2025 in the Aspen Historical Society Community Gallery,
Mountainscapes Photography by David Hiser
is a curated display of images from David Hiser’s newly preserved collection. A Roaring Fork Valley resident since 1965, Hiser is a widely published photojournalist and photography educator. The display is curated by AHS archivist Anna Scott and highlights one of David’s favorite subjects with vibrant color images of mountain views overlaying large-format black-and-white selections.
Hiser was a contributing photographer for
Aspen Illustrated News
, a weekly newspaper published from 1964 through 1970, whose work has also been published by
National Geographic
, among other notable outlets. His prolific imagery illustrates a lively view of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley from the 1970s to today, documenting everything from people and their passions to the places he explored. Often focusing his lens on the outdoors, David captured the Aspen area’s dramatic landscapes and recreational pursuits. He was as much an artist who cared about his subject matter as he was a mountain climber and outdoorsman with a knack for photography, always carrying his camera.
Aspen Historical Society is immensely grateful to David for the donation of his photographs to the Aspen Historical Society Archives. The breadth of his works offers an invaluable photo history of the area and is a treasure to the entire community and anyone who loves Aspen. Thank you David!
Community Gallery open during Archives Office hours (Monday – Friday 10 – 4); however, it is best to call ahead to confirm access.
Building History & The AHS Campaign
This replica carriage house was built in 1977. A major renovation was completed in 2017, funded by the AHS Campaign, which raised $1 million in capital expenses for the critical renovation project. Thanks to the collective generosity of many, the Archive Building now features community space for exhibitions, educational programming, and events; a 35% increase in collection storage capacity; a state-of-the-art climate control system and advanced hazard-protection system to safeguard our collection; and additional space for offices. The renovation allowed AHS to best protect the Collection, display more artifacts, and host additional and larger educational programs and lectures.
Gallery
Additional Locations
Ashcroft Ghost Town
11000 Castle Creek Road
Learn More
Wheeler / Stallard Museum
620 W. Bleeker Street
Learn More
Holden/Marolt Museum
40180 Highway 82
Learn More
Independence Ghost Town
16 miles east of Aspen on Highway 82
Learn More
Land Acknowledgement
We gratefully acknowledge we gather on the land of the Uncompahgre band of the Ute Nation, or Nuche, past and present. We honor this land and the people who lived in harmony with the natural world for generations before their forced removal. We are committed to sharing the complete history of the land, recognizing and partnering with Native Peoples, and supporting the advancement of Native places and heritage. This calls us all to be better stewards of the land we inhabit and the natural resources we benefit from today.