The town of Redstone originally existed because of the historic coke ovens. Founded at the turn of the century, Redstone was the vision and venture of one man: John Cleveland Osgood. Redstone was a company town, constructed solely to house the men who worked the ovens and their families. After decades of not being used, these historic coke ovens have deteriorated due to weather, erosion, vandalism, and plant growth. To prevent further degradation, Pitkin county has been restoring and stabilizing these historic landmarks.
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