410 Garfield Ave

Like the investment properties across the street, 410 Garfield Ave belonged to William Gelder, and then to investor David C. Beaman. Later, Eugene Prince, an early rancher, taxidermist, store owner and carpenter owned this property with Arthur J. Edgerton, a miner in Marble. In 1903 the town marshal, James Legget, probably had the building constructed. He sold to the Boyle Commission Company, which was in the business of buying and selling produce. This may explain why the 20' x 40' Late Victorian/Queen Anne wood-framed building once had doors and ramps at each end. Later the building was expanded on the south and west sides. The fish scale shingles are consistent with the decorative detail of the era. In 1927 Bert and Clio Hinkle, took over the property - he owned the livery stable and hauled goods for a local coal and feed store. Records show that Paul and Mary Jessup converted the building to a residence in 1961. Paul served on the planning board and town council, and they operated the Mountain Air Hotel for over a decade. The property would later belong to Ernest Strong who owned the Strong Saw Mill in Aspen with his brother.