History
The first recorded minutes of Post 119 are dated May 10, 1920. Sixteen veterans attended the meeting called to order by Roland Reed. The Post received its charter on August 1, 1920 and the Auxiliary was formed in 1921. The first Armistice Day remembrances were held in 1921 and the first of the annual breakfasts was held November 11, 1928. The breakfast has been served continually since then with the only exception being during World War II. By 1940 the membership grew to 48 members. At the Post meeting held on October 8, 2002, the membership voted to name the Post in honor of Estes Park native Capt. Joseph J. Duncan, Jr., who was a member of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II and who was killed in action in Italy on April 17, 1945. The post purchased its present home from the Bureau of Reclamation, and the formal dedication was held on November 11, 1954. The Post Home was placed on the Colorado List of State Historic Buildings on June 10, 1998.
Specialties
Delicious, homemade gastropub foods served in a historic setting. Enjoy your appetizers or dinner on our outside patio looking out over the Rocky Mountains. Step inside and savor your meal in our indoor dining area amidst military memorabilia that recognizes the service of our veterans at the American Legion Post 119.