The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story

The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story, a documentary short film presented by former Nugget Building owners Katrine and Bill Formby as a benefit for the Telluride Historical Museum

In a Telluride real estate office in 1999, Katrine Formby saw an historic drawing of the First National Bank of Telluride and was instantly captivated by its stately beauty — the curved windows, the arched bank-hall entries, and the striking tower. It was love at first sight. 

At the time, the building was a pink and blue carnival-like disaster. Stones were falling off into the street, decades of obvious neglect were impossible to ignore, and the historic tower had long since disappeared. Yet that simple conversation sparked a multi-decade labor of love for the building and the people of Telluride. The goal: To restore the building to its former grandeur and recreate the original tower that had been missing for nearly ninety years. 

Join us for a one-time viewing featuring complimentary beer, wine, and heavy appetizers as we celebrate the beauty of Telluride’s fascinating history and the Formby’s twenty-two-year efforts at restoring the Nugget Building.