Town of Superior rebuilds museum [Video]

SUPERIOR, Colo. — The Town of Superior marked a significant milestone in its recovery from the devastating 2021 Marshall Fire on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of its historical museum. The museum, originally a 100-year-old mine camp house, had been reduced to ashes in the fire.

Mayor Mark Lacis addressed attendees, reflecting on the profound loss experienced by the community, which included more than 400 homes and businesses in Superior alone. The museum’s absence had served as a poignant reminder of this loss.

“For so many reasons, it was heartbreaking,” Lynn Jenner recalled, remembering how her children had visited the museum on their second-grade field trips.

Planning for the museum’s reconstruction began in late 2022, with construction starting in November 2023. The project was a collaborative effort involving the town’s Historic Commission, Lions …