The discovery of gold and silver in Colorado's Rocky Mountains minted millionaires by the ton. The rough settlements of miners and ranchers quickly transformed into habitations more suitable for the newly wealthy class. William Newton Byers founded the Centennial State's first newspaper and built an Italianate-style palace with the proceeds, while Walter Scott Cheesman's Capitol Hill home later became the governor's residence.

The Colorado Historic Preservation Commercial Tax Credit is a tax credit to the owners of certified historic structures who perform a certified rehabilitation of their property. This document is a guide for the anyone who wishes to apply for the Colorado Historic Preservation Commercial Tax Credit.