JAG

History: Originally a stop on the Butterfield Stage route (1858-1861), and later a cattle ranch owned by Walter Vail, the Vail Ranch Headquarters is located on a four-acre historic parcel in the Redhawk Town Center. The oldest building on the site is the Wolf Store Adobe, built in the 1860’s and used as a general store and hotel. In addition, there are five other historic buildings from the Vail Ranch era, dating from the early twentieth century, including the Cookhouse, Bunkhouse, Machine Barn, Caretaker’s house and Water building.

Scope of Work: The scope includes seven buildings totaling over 27,000 sq. ft. Five of the six buildings are to be rehabilitated for retail and restaurant use. Additions to both the Cookhouse and Bunkhouse will allow their adaptive reuse as restaurants. The two story addition to the Machine Barn will include a small bar / catering kitchen opening onto a patio and an office above. Historic display areas are planned for the Wolf Store, Bunkhouse, Caretaker’s house, and the Machine Barn. JAG has also designed a new two-story retail/ office building that is compatible with the historic buildings. Site amenities include a hay wagon stage for live music, a historic water tower and windmill, a stagecoach path, and retail kiosks.