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230 & 240 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 230 & 240 F Street, part of lots 21-26, block 32, in Salida, Colorado. 230 F is currently 232 F. The McKenna Building: On 24 January 1902, the Salida Mail announced, "The plans for the splendid new business block to be erected by J.J. McKenna on the lots on upper F street opposite the Record block have been completed by Architect Henry Silf and are now in the hands of the contractors for estimates. The block will be as fine, if not the finest, in the city....The ground on which the building is to be constructed is a 50 foot front with a depth of 100 feet. There will be a basement underneath the building, 50 X 75 feet, to be used as storage room, it being the intention of Mr. McKenna to accommodate his entire business under one roof, avoiding the necessity of warehouse rooms in various parts of the city." On the same day, the Salida Record observed, "J.J. McKenna has completed plans for a building of which Salida will be proud--a fine hall. The plans for the splendid new business block to be erected by J.J. McKenna on the lots on upper F street opposite The Record have been completed by Architect Henry Silf and are now in the hands of the contractors for estimates. The block will be as fine, if not the finest, in the city and construction will begin as soon as is possible after the contract has been let...The entire ground floor will be occupied by Mr. McKenna's grocery and queensware store. The front is arranged with a six-foot stairway leading to the upper floor, a central entrance to the store room, and a corner show window on the alley side...The second floor harmonizes with the lower floor, there being a fine arched double window in the center. An ornamental cornice finishes the top of the building...The second floor will be arranged exclusively as a lodge room and will entirely eclipse anything in that line in this section of Colorado...The main hall will be in the rear of the building, 65 by 50 feet in dimensions, with a hard wood floor for dancing...Certainly Salida is to be congratulated on having such a building, and those people who have for so long been asking for an ample place for holding dances, receptions, etc., will find that it fully meets the needs of the city." On February 21, 1902, the Salida Record reported, "Ground was broken on Wednesday for the McKenna block, opposite The Record office...The new plans provide for a regular basement 50 X 75 feet which will extend from the front of the building toward the rear, being the same length as the main store room of the ground floor. The front elevation has been improved in appearance and will be handsomer than was at first intended. In quality the building will be of the very best and most substantial character. The full depth of the building will be 100 feet, a ware room 25 feet in depth being added to the main ground floor room. The second story will be 50 X 100 feet and will be arranged solely for a lodge room and accessories, which it is expected will be leased by the Elks...Mr. McKenna will use the entire ground floor and basement for his own business. He will vacate all warehouses in use at present and concentrate everything under one roof." The Salida Mail reported in 1902 that together with the adjacent Strait Block, "these two structures will greatly enhance the beauty of upper F street, and indeed the entire business section of the city." The January 1, 1903 edition of the Salida Mail listed the building under improvements undertaken in the previous year: "McKenna, J.J., 2-story business building, $20,000." The paper noted that the building was then "nearing completion," and specifically noted the Strait and McKenna blocks for mention, calling them "handsome and up-to­ date structures. The material used is of the best, being that of red pressed brick and white stone trimmings...The McKenna building, 50 X 100, consists of basement, ground floor, suitable for some large business firm, and the second floor, which will be elegantly furnished for the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks." The architect, Henry Silf, was described as "eminently well fitted for the calling he represents." He studied architecture at Stockholm College in Sweden, and had been working in the United States since 1878. In 1908 the Salida Mail stated, "Many of our magnificent and important buildings in different parts of the country has he planned, that will stand for ages to come as monuments to his credit." The completed building had a large store facing F Street, with storage space and furnished rooms at the rear. The second story featured the lodge hall of the Elks. The McKenna Grocery occupied the large store. McKenna Grocery Co. traced its roots to August 1890, when its predecessor company, Harrington & McKenna, was founded. That company operated until the fall of 1891, when Harrington retired and the firm changed itsname to McKenna & Kerndt. In October 1894, J.J. McKenna acquired control of the firm and its name changed to the McKenna Grocery Co. By 1900, the company was said to be second to none in Salida or central Colorado. The firm did retail business in Salida and the surrounding area, supplying mining companies and rural customers, and also had a large wholesale business supplying stores in smaller towns. By the time of the 1922-23 city directory, Hampson Brothers & Valdez Grocery (T.J. and R.L. Hampson and D.C. Valdez) occupied the main storefront. The store had originally been known as the Boston Tea & Coffee Co. on Lower F St. The McKenna Grocery was no longer listed in the city directory at that date. In 1923 the Crews-Beggs department store moved into this building, remaining until the business closed in 2000. Charles Webster Crews had moved to Colorado as a prospector. After five years of mining, he entered the clothing business, operating out of a Leadville cabin. Robert Henry Beggs, his uncle, was principal at Whittier School in Denver. Beggs furnished the money for the business and Crews operated the store, whose philosophy was "One Price, Plain Figures, and Spot Cash." The store was originally known as R.H. Beggs Dry Goods. In 1888, the company opened the R.H. Beggs and Co. store in Pueblo. The business incorporated in 1894 and its name changed to Crews-Beggs Dry Goods Company, Inc. That was the name of the firm when it opened its Salida store at 207-11 F Street. In 1923, Henry Schuck purchased the Leadville and Salida stores. Schuck managed the two stores until 1925, when the three stores formed three separate corporations: Crews-Beggs Dry Goods in Pueblo; Crews-Beggs Mercantile in Salida; and Crews-Beggs Trading in Leadville. Schuck served as manager of the Leadville store until his death and was succeeded by his son. The Crews-Beggs Mercantile Co. in Salida then was operated by J.J. McKenna, president and manager, and Patrick McKenna, secretary, until 1947. In that year, the McKennas sold their stock, and the store was managed by H.W. Blakey. In 1948, the store boasted: "No mergers or affiliations have marred the Crews-Beggs record as a truly independent store. We buy our merchandise direct from manufacturers of high reputation." When the store closed in Salida in 2000, it was the last Crews-Beggs store in operation in the state. The Strait Building: The Salida Mail reported on January 17, 1902 that excavation work had begun for the "handsome business block to be erected by J.H. Strait on the lots adjoining the Presbyterian church." On February 21, 1902 the Salida Record reported that work on the construction was well under way, and noted, "This block, in connection with that of Mr. McKenna adjoining, will effect one of the greatest improvements ever known in the business section of the city. It will be finely finished and in every way a credit to the builder and to the town." On 28 February 1902 the Salida Mail reported that "the work of excavating has been completed on the building to be erected by J.H. Strait on F street, between Second and Third, and the foundation is now being laid. This building will be one of the handsomest structures in the city when completed, and will be as substantial as it is handsome. The plans are for two stories and a basement, and the whole will be finished in the most approved and up-to-date manner." The building was located adjacent to the McKenna Block, being erected in a very similar design, most likely by the same architect, Henry Silf. On December 26, 1902 the Salida Mail observed, "This building, erected in connection with the McKenna building and in a very similar style of architecture, forms a part of one of the handsomest business blocks of the city. The lower floor and basement are occupied by retail stores while the second floor is arranged into handsome office suites, all of which are occupied. In every respect, the building is excellently appointed and finished." On January 1 1903, the Strait Building was complete, while the McKenna Building was still under construction. The Salida Mail noted, "The two buildings constructed at a cost of about $30,000 are handsome and up-to-date structures. The material used is of the best, being that of red pressed brick and white stone trimmings. The Strait building, 40 X 70 feet, consists of three floors, basement, ground floor of two storerooms and the upper floor of twelve office rooms." The newspaper recorded that Strait had erected his building for $10,000, while McKenna had spent $20,000. The owner of the new building, John H. Strait, was born in New York in 1865. He graduated from business college and engaged in businesses of various kinds, including serving as cashier of the Erie Railroad Co. From 1892 until he moved to Salida in 1901, he owned and operated a flour mill. He visited Salida for a month of recreation and liked it so well he returned to live. He also brought his brother, Charles Strait with him. After moving to Salida he invested in unimproved real estate, including "several of the best vacant lots in the city," and constructed excellent quality buildings. He also engaged in two businesses: Strait & Morris, manufacturers of sheet iron and tin, and Strait & Merkel, decorating and paper hanging, sign painting, and general decorative art work. Together with his brother, Charles, Strait bought out the jewelry business of C.B. Coffin on F Street. Furnishings for the store were brought from the East, including furniture of golden oak and wall cases with heavy French plate glass mirrors. Strait also acquired land at the northwest corner of 8th and F to build two brick residences. The likely architect, Henry Silf, who designed the similar McKenna Building next door, was described as "eminently well fitted for the calling he represents." He studied architecture at Stockholm College in Sweden, and had been working in the United States since 1878. In 1908 the Salida Mail stated, "Many of our magnificent and important buildings in different parts of the country has he planned, that will stand for ages to come as monuments, to his credit." The 1903-04 city directory indicated that one of the stores was occupied by Strait & Merkel (John H. Strait and Bernard F. Merkel), which offered wall paper, oils, paints, glass, painting, decorating, and sign painting. Also listed here were Tomlin & Meacham (Frank M. Tomlin and Oren R. Meacham) purveyors of staple and fancy groceries, bakery goods, flour, feed, and hay and grain. A 1904 advertisement in the Salida Record boasted the firm was the "leading grocery and bakery in Salida," and suggested, "give us a trial and be convinced." Mrs. Alice Van Pelt offered furnished rooms in the building, and Walter McBride had his legal office here. In 1905-06, Fulton Market (a meat market) was operating here. In 1909, Tomlin & Co. Grocery (Frank M. Tomlin and Warren P. Mann) was conducting business in the building and the Fulton Market was in the other storefront. The 1914 Sanborn map showed a millinery (234) and a grocery (238) in the building. The 1922-23 city directory listed the Fulton Meat Market still here, although the Tomlin & Meacham grocery was gone (Tomlin was then working as a postman and Meacham was associated with the Salida Record. The 1927-28 directory indicated that Fulton Meat Market was no longer in business. Edith Alexander, milliner, was operating in 238 F St. The Salida Credit Men's Association was listed in the upstairs offices of the building, as was Edward C. Berrian, insurance agent. In 1930-31 Mrs. Alice Gilbert, women's clothing, was conducting business in 238 F St. The upstairs rooms were identified as the Strait Hotel Apartments, William Cartenwine, proprietor. By 1951 238 F St. included three offices on the ground floor: Colorado State Revenue; Law Press Printers (Richard E. Law, owner); and John Peeples Real Estate. The upstairs rooms were known as the Groy Apartments, operated by Josephine Groy. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
233 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 233 F Street, lot 18, block 31, in Salida, Colorado. Sanborn maps indicate that this building was erected between 1888 and 1890. The 1890 map indicates that the building was vacant. In 1893, a laundry operated here. By 1898 the building was being used for furniture storage. The 1903-04 city directory indicates that the Boston Tea and Coffee Company (tea, coffee, spice, staples, and fancy groceries) was located here. Chester K. and Thomas J. (Jr.) Hampson and Don Valdez were the proprietors of the business. The upstairs contained furnished rooms managed by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Nicholas. The grocery firm was also listed here in the 1905-06 directory. By 1909, the grocery was still here, but had changed its name to Hampson Bros. & Valdez. The 1914 Sanborn map indicates that the building was still a grocery on the ground floor. In 1922-23, the city directory indicates that the Colorado Wiring Co. operated here. J.R. Harris was the sales agent for the electrical supply firm. By 1927-28, the Y & R Auto and Wiring Co. was located here, as was A.R. McKenzie, plumber. Upstairs furnished rooms were managed by Mrs. Addie Carman. The Suzanne Beauty Shoppe was also advertised at this location in 1927. The business was started in the previous year by Laurene B. Church, who had been a resident of Salida for ten years. She was a graduate of the Bishop Beauty Culture School of Oklahoma. Her shop, which employed four operators, was "artistically and invitingly decorated." In 1930-31 the building was occupied by the Law Press (Richard Law, union label job printing, new and rebuilt typewriters, adding machines), and Drew E. Norris (plumbing, heating, and tinner). In 1951 Dietrich Heating and Metal Works was located here. Joe Dietrich was the owner of the business. Also located here was Ned Lanari, owner of the Salida Shoe Service. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
243 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 3rd and F Streets, lots 16-17, block 31. This building replaced two small buildings (one a tailor shop) previously on the site. The building does not appear on the 1914 Sanborn map, but it is shown on the 1929 map. The 1922 and 1927-28 city directories do not appear to list this address, suggesting a 1929 year of construction. The 1929 Sanborn map indicates that the building housed an auto sales and service building. The map indicates that a Chevrolet garage was operating here in 1937. On October 21, 1949 the J.M. McDonald Dry Goods and Department Store opened at this location. The opening day of the store attracted hundreds of visitors. V. James of radio station KVRH was present to entertain shoppers. M.R. Sigler was manager of the store. By 1961 this was the office of Public Service Company of Colorado (Vernon H. Cato, division manager). A 1981 survey form also shows Public Service Company as the occupant. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
309 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 309 F Street, lot 24, block 50, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado. This house, built in 1891 according to the Chaffee County Assessor, was the residence of dentist Charles S. Kramer, who was listed in the 1903-04 city directory. He continued to live here during 1905-06. By 1910, Mr. Kramer was renting another house on F street. By 1910 Joseph "Joe" D. Randol, one of Salida's most prominent businessmen, lived here with his wife Anna, son John H. and daughter Josephine. Mr. Randol was born in Shelby County, Missouri on January 31, 1865. Prlor to moving to Salida, he worked for his father's bank in Monroe City, Missouri. He came to Colorado with his family at the age of 19. He married Anna Shale in Clarence, Missouri in 1890. The Randols lived in Moffat and then In Florence. Mr. Randol ran general merchandise stores in both places. They moved to Salida about 1904 and lived here continuously until Mr. Randol's death. Over the years, Mr. Randol was a member of the city council, president of the Commercial Club for three years, Exalted Ruler of the Elks In 1916, director of the building and loan association, and a member of the school board. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World, the Modern Woodmen, and the Odd Fellows Lodge. Mr. Randol died suddenly of a heart attack in April 1920, at which time the family lived at 602 F Street. His obituary noted, "He had seen Salida grow from a mere village and he was instrumental In Its growth, always taking part In any movement to further the interests of the town." Mrs. Randol was born in 1872 and died in 1934. The 1920 U.S. Census indicated that this house was being rented by members of an extended family headed by Myrtle Brown Wilbur, a 36-year-old Colorado-born yard master clerk with the railroad. Also living here were Wilbur's daughter, Miriam; her mother, Mary Brown, a widow, and her brother. Emmet Brown, who worked as a machinist In a garage. Myrtle Brown married Leslie Farmer and was living next door at 313 F Street by 1930. Her mother moved to that address by 1927-28. By that time, Isaac W. and Sarah J Haight resided here. They had previously lived at 313 F. Mr Haight was born In New York In 1853 and passed away In October 1933. Mrs. Haight was born February 23, 1856, in England and died in March of 1934. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1885. The 1910 Census indicates that the Haights were already living in Salida, but does not list their address. Mr. Haight's occupation is listed as "own income" during that year. The Haights were still lilving at 309 F St. in 1930-31. The 1930 Census indicates that A.C. Weeks, Mrs. Haight's 84-year-old sister from England, was living with them. At the time of the 1951 City Directory, 309 F St. was not listed. In 1965, Frank E. and Katherine Gibson owned the property. Mr. Gibson worked as a switchman for Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
313 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 313 F Street, lot 23, block 50, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado. This house was built during 1882-85. John D. and Marguerite Dow lived at this house by 1903-04. Marguerite was a student. By 1905-06 Mr. Dow had moved to New York City, and Fred W. Trechter, a fireman for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, lived here. By the time of the 1910 Census, Fred Thomkoff lived here with his wife Monte. He was born in Kansas about 1878 and was a grocery salesman. Mrs. Thomkoff was born in Kansas in 1875. The Thomkoffs were not listed in the 1911-12 city directory. The 1922-23 city directory listed Isaac W. and Sarah Haight at this address. The Haights moved to 309 F by 1927. The 1927-26 Salida City Directory lists Mary L. Brown. widow of Henry Brown, living here. In 1920, Mrs. Brown had been living next door at 309 F street wlth her daughter, Myrtle Brown, who was then a widow. Mary Brown was born In 1857 in Iowa and married Henry Brown, born 1851 in Iowa. In 1900, the Browns were living In St. Elmo and Mr. Brown was an ore miner. Leslie (Lesley) J. and Myrtle Brown Farmer were renting this house by 1930-31. Mr. Farmer, born in Arkansas in 1900, was either a conductor (according to the city directory) or a switchman (according to the U.S. Census) for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Myrtle Brown Wilbur Farmer, a Colorado native, was a clerk for the railroad. Mary Brown was also listed at this address during the 1930 Census. The 1935-36 Chaffee County Directory indicated Mrs. Ellen Wilson lived here. The 1951 City Directory did not list 313 F St. In 1965, Mrs. Madge Bly, widow of Theron Bly lived here. Mrs. Bly was a long-time employee at Waggener's Pharmacy. Born 5 August 1883 in Quarry, Iowa, she moved to the Salida area in 1908. She died June 1980, at the age of 91. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
317 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 317 F Street, lot 22, block 50, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado. This building is no longer standing.
328 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 328 F Street, lots 8 & 9, block 49, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado. This house is no longer standing.
329 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 329 F Street, lost 19-20, block 50, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado.
400 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 400 F Street, part of lots 1-4, block 60, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado. This house is currently 408 F Street. Pioneer Salida surgeon Dr. Frank N. Cochems erected this house. Dr. Cochems was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in 1869, and his first language was German. He graduated from the Chicago Medical College, predecessor of Northwestern University, coming to Salida as chief surgeon of the D&RGW hospital. He was attracted to Colorado because of a love for the outdoors, according to the Salida Mail. He founded the Red Cross Hospital, which included a training school for nurses. Dr. Cochems reportedly established the facility because "the people of Southern and Western Colorado and Northern New Mexico were sorely in need of a hospital in which the confidence of all would repose unreserved." The institution was described as "one of the most up-to-date hospitals in the West, and the good work it has done throughout its career can hardly be overestimated." Several doctors served on the staff in addition to Dr. Cochems. The Red Cross Hospital was located at 123 G Street and later at 140 W. 3rd Street. The hospital closed in 1928. At one time Dr. Cochems served as president of Commercial National Bank. The Salida Mail reported that Dr. Cochems "gained a wide reputation as a surgeon and achieved an enviable medical career during his years of practice." He married Jane Nugent, who was born in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, and came to the United States as a child. She graduated from the University of Chicago as a Phi Beta Kappa. She studied classic dance in New York, Chicago, and California. In 1923 Mrs. Cochems opened a classic dance studio in Salida. Living with the Cochems in the 1920s were Lucille Foster (22) a niece from Michigan, and Anna Pryor (23), a servant from Illinois. The house was featured as one of the fine homes of the city in a Salida Mail article in 1927. The Cochems were still living here in 1928, but the 1927-28 City Directory listed the address of this house as 410 F St. In 1930, the Cochems estimated the value of their house at $12,000. The 1935-36 Chaffee County Directory listed the address as 408 F. St. and indicated that Dr. Frank R. Cochems continued to occupy the house. He retired in 1939. Dr. Cochems passed away December 1953, at the age of 85, at which time he was a resident of Denver. Services for Dr. Cochems were held at the Salida Elks Home and he was buried at Fairview Cemetery. This address was not listed in the 1951 city directory. By 1965 this was the home of Charles J. and Mary E. Zingone. Charles Zlngone was born In Salida in 1905 and was a lifetime resident of the community. He owned and operated Zingone Tailor Shop on west 1st street before retiring. Mr. Zingone passed away in 1967. Mary E. Zlngone was born in 1914 in Leadville. She graduated from Salida High School in 1933. In the 1960s, she worked as a dental assistant. Mrs. Zingone died in Salida in 1978. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
420 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 420 F Street, lot 5 with part of 4 & 6, block 60, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado. The Chaffee County Assessor's 1950 year of construction for this house is incorrect. This house was built in the 1880s and appears on the 1890 Sanborn map. The address is listed In the 1903-04 Salida City Directory, at which point Thomas and Mary Ryan lived here. The Ryans were living on F Street at the time of the 1900 Census, probably in this house. He was involved in real estate and was the President of the Salida Building & Loan Association. The directory indicates two sons lived with him: Thomas J. Ryan, who worked as a clerk and Stephen H. Ryan, a student. In 1905-06, the city directory lists Thomas Ryan and Thomas J. Ryan at this location, but not Stephen H. Ryan. Thomas Ryan is listed as head of household at this address again in the 1910 Census, living with his wife Mary and son Thomas J. Thomas Ryan still worked in real estate, and Thomas J. Ryan worked as a stenographer at a real estate office. Thomas Ryan was born in Ireland, becoming a naturalized American citizen in 1872. Mary Ryan was born in Wisconsin about 1858. The Ryans were living here in 1912, when Thomas Ryan was identified as head of Ryan Real Estate, Loans, Insurance, and Rentals with offices in the Commercial National Bank Building. At that date, Thomas J. Ryan was identified as a brakeman. In the 1913-14 city directory, Thomas Ryan was president of Salida Building & Loan Association. The 1922 city directory listed Dennis D. and Katherine A. Boham as the occupants of the house. Mr. Boham was affiliated with Lorton-Wenz & Boham, a furniture and undertaking firm. The Bohams were shown elsewhere on F Street in the 1920 U.S. Census. Mr. Boham was born In Ohio about 1867, while Mrs. Boham was born Missouri. The 1930 Census shows the Timothy J. and Alice Ahern family living here, as does the 1927-28 city directory. The Aherns owned the home and valued it at $3,500. The Aherns had the following children: Margaret (22), Timothy (21), Hugh (18), and Agitha {13). The entire family, including the parents, had been born in Kansas. According to the 1930 Census, Mr. Ahern worked as a salesman at a garage, but the Salida City Directory of 1930-31 shows that he worked as a truck driver for Motorway. Three of the children were also employed. Margaret worked for a newspaper, Timothy worked as a machinist for the steam railroad and Hugh worked as a telegraph operator. The 1935-36 Chaffee County Directory lists Margaret Ahern, the daughter of Timothy J. and Alice Ahern, as the head of household. Margaret Ahern was a teacher who had taught in Chaffee County's School District 26 in 1913. Also living here in 1935-36 were members of the Davie family: Alice Davie {a bookkeeper), Richard Davie {the father), Robert L. Davie (a station attendant), and Muriel Davie (a stenographer). By 1951, Earle E. and Ruth Wilson lived at this address. In 1965, the Wilsons were still the owners of this home. Mr. Wilson was retired at this point. Born in 1896, Ruth Wilson passed away in January 1975 while still livlng with her husband at this address. The Wilsons had settled In Villa Grove prior to World War I, following a move from Iowa. They managed a cattle ranch until moving to Salida in the 1940s. Earle E. Wilson was born in Madison County, Iowa, in 1887 and died in 1981 in Creston, Iowa, where he moved after the death of his wife. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
430 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 430 F Street, lot 9 & W. 20' off 8 + 1/2 of 10, block 60, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado. Although the Chaffee County Assessor reports a construction date of 1900 for this house, documentary evidence indicates it was built between 1882 and 1898. It does not seem to be on the 1882 Bird's-Eye-View Map of Salida, but it is shown on the 1898 Sanborn map. In 1903-04 William H. McCabe, an engineer, lived here. McCabe was listed on F Street in the 1900 U.S. Census, likely at this house. James W. McCabe lived here in 1905-06, together with a boarder, Ira. O. Harold. Mr. Harold worked as a chief clerk at the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. The McCabes weren't listed in the 1911-12 or 1913-14 city directories of Salida. James McCabe is listed as the owner of this house in the 1920 Census. Born in Canada, Mr. McCabe came to the U.S. in 1880 and worked as a locomotive engineer for the steam railroad. He lived here with his wife Janis M., age 49; his son Paul, age 16; and his daughter Leatis Dillingham, age 18. By 1927-28, Ernest W. and Winifred Cree lived here. Jack V. and Leota Cree, students, also lived here. Mr. Cree was a switchman with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad and lived in Salida for 18 years. He was a member of Sangre de Cristo Lodge No.31. Mr. Cree passed away in January 1941, after being in failing health for a few years prior to his death. Mrs. Cree moved to Denver after her husband's death and passed away a few years later, on 25 May 1945. Clem A. and Mae C. Newton were listed living here by 1930-31, during which time Mr. Newton was a stone polisher at the Salida Granite Corporation. Mr. Newton, age 43, was born in Indiana. He estimated that the house was worth $5,000 according to the 1930 Census. Mae, age 33, was born in Colorado. The Newtons had a son, Billie, age 3, living with them. Nellie Wilson, Mae Newton's sister, was also living with them in 1930. Mrs. Wilson (43), born in Colorado, was a widow, working as a practical nurse at the hospital. The Newtons still lived here during 1935-36. The 1951 City Directory did not list 430 F St. Homer U. and Edna Willis lived here in 1965. Mr. Willis was an office manager at Public Service Co. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
503 F Street
Real estate appraisal card. 503 F Street, lots 1-4, block 75, Haskell's Addition, in Salida, Colorado. This house is no longer standing.

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