Creede’s Underground Firehouse

Since silver and other minerals were discovered in Willow Creek Canyon in 1889, the small town of Creede came to be known as a mining town. Owing to the town’s rich mining history, it was proposed that an underground firehouse would be built on the side of the mountain. Local mining companies funded the project, by donating labor and materials. When you take a look at the fire house from outside, it looks like a small cave. But when you look inside, you will be amazed to see tunnels carved out of rocks for large firetrucks and other vehicles, a bay, a fire chief’s office and well-equipped kitchen and bathrooms. As this is not a typical firehouse, make sure to drop in for a tour if the firefighters are not busy fighting fires.