Maintaining the historic alley character is critical to ­Telluride’s architectural and historical character, providing scale and texture. Collections of smaller, more utilitarian sheds housing specialized functions, have survived for over one hundred years, resulting in one of the most distinctive alley scenes in the nation. Alleys are particularly important in making Telluride interesting to pedestrians. The variety of small buildings and ancillary structures make Telluride alleys popular pedestrian routes. Vistas along alleys are also important. Preservation of this overall alley character is a major objective within the town. Note that not all properties have alleys, but they may contain secondary structures.