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135 W. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 139 W. 1st Street, lot 8, block 21, in Salida, Colorado. This is 135 W. 1st Street.
137 E. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 137 E. 1st Street, lot 4, block 22, in Salida, Colorado. This building appears on the 1883 Sanborn map, when it is labeled as "boarding," with a paint shop at the rear. A boarding house is also shown in 1886, and "lodging" is indicated in both sections of the building in 1888. In 1890 and 1893, in addition to the lodging, a barber shop was in the building. The 1903-04 city directory listed the Hesson House, furnished rooms operated by Mrs. Eva Hesson, at this address. In 1905-06, tailor John H. Calahan and watchmaker Samuel Gobat were working here. Samuel Gobat also had his residence in the building. In 1909, the building was occupied by George Proctor, barber, and John Noerr, tailor. Proctor and Noerr were also listed here in 1911. The 1914 Sanborn map indicates that the building included a tailor and a shine shop. The 1929 Sanborn map indicates that the front part of the building was a store and the back was part of an auto sales and service business to the east. The 1945 Sanborn map shows the rear part as auto sales and service. The 1951 and 1961 city directories list Salida Electric Service, owned by W.K. Hooker, and specializing in electrical appliances, furniture, and wiring, at this address. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
138 W. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 138 W. 1st Street, lot 19, block 5, in Salida, Colorado. First Story. The building was constructed between 1888 and 1890 as the west portion of the Union Block. A billiard parlor occupied the storefront during the 1890 to 1898 period. In 1904 and 1909 a second hand goods store was located here. City directories for 1903-04 through 1909 show a second hand store run by Ambrose Ramsey in this location. He carried a full line of new and second-hand furniture, household furnishings, hardware, tinware, crockery, and jewelry. Mrs. Lola Ramsey was the proprietor of furnished rooms on the second floor according to 1903-04 and 1905-06 city directories. Mr. Ramsey built the imposing Palace Hotel on Lower F Street; it was completed in 1909 and he was shown as its proprietor. The 1914 Sanborn fire insurance map shows a billiard parlor here. An unspecified store was shown here on 1929 and 1945 Sanborn maps. In 1961, Magnum Sporting Goods occupied this storefront; Irvin F. Oberle was the owner. Second Story. The second story of the Union Block was originally used for lodging, according to 1890 and 1893 Sanborn fire insurance maps. The 1898 map labeled it as the Union Hotel, as did the 1903-4 and 1905-05 city directories. Both directories list Mr. and Mrs. T.N.B. Snyder as the operators of the hotel. An advertisement in the directory indicated that the establishment had twenty-four rooms, a large parlor with fire and books, and daily papers, hot and cold water. and electric lights. At that time beds went for 25 cents a night, and rooms from 35 to 75 cents. In August 1906, the Salida Mail described the Snyders' Union House Rooms: "Their rooms are light, cheery, clean and airy, and the place throughout bears a homelike appearance that meets the hearty approval of all their patrons." In 1909, the Union House furnished rooms were managed by Mabel Button. The 1911-12 city directory listed this as the Union Rooming House, Sylvester Pollock, proprietor. The pattern continued into the 1920s, with furnished rooms maintained by Mrs. Gertrude Van Camp (1922-23) and Mrs. O.C. Holly (1927-28). By the time of the 1951 city directory, it appears that the second floor had been divided into two separate lodging facilities. The eastern section was known as the Linza Hotel, operated by Mrs. Delia Linza. This section of the building was included in the western portion was the Denver Rooms, owned by Ralph Spina. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
139 W. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 139 W. 1st Street, lots 9 & 10, block 21, in Salida, Colorado. This building was erected about 1890. The Sanborn fire insurance map for that year indicates the "foundation in for business block" at this site. The 1893 map shows this building. In 1893 and 1898, the west half of this building was vacant and the east portion housed a job printing business. In 1904, a theater occupied the west part and a bowling alley the east part. Chauncey D. Todd operated a bowling alley here in 1903-04, while Albert W. Laughlin and Julius L. Carter ran one in 1905-06. A grocery store is shown in the west half of the building in 1909 and a second hand store in the east half. The 1909 city directory shows Sam Hunt furniture and second hand store here. The west side was vacant in 1914, while the east half contained a hardware store. Two unidentified stores are shown in this building on the 1929 and 1945 Sanborn fire insurance maps. The upper floor of the building appears to have accommodated furnished rooms for much of the period. In 1903-04 the Duey House was located there, with Florence Peck, proprietor. The St. Elmo Rooms were shown upstairs in the 1909 and 1911-12 city directories. Mrs. Louise E. Rhodes was the proprietor in 1911-12. The 1961 directory lists apartments on the second floor. City directories for 1922-23 through 1961 list the Greenburg Furniture Store at this location. Moses Greenburg was the proprietor according to city directories for the 1920s and 1930-31. The 1951 and 1961 directories list Abe Greenburg as the owner. The building still housed Greenburg Furniture at the time of the 1981 historic buildings survey. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
142 W. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 142 W. 1st Street, lot 18, block 5, in Salida, Colorado. According to Sanborn fire insurance maps, the western half of this building (number 142) was constructed between 1898 and 1904. The eastern half (number 140) was built in 1908, according to a list of principal improvements published by the Salida Mail in January 1909. The 1904 Sanborn map shows the western part with a grocery store on the first floor and a one-story dwelling addition on the rear. The 1905-06 city directory shows Stancato and Brother, grocers, at this location (then addressed as 144 W. 1st Street). The firm included Frank and Antonio Stancato. The Stancato Brothers built the eastern section of the building in 1908 at a cost of $5,000; it then housed the grocery store, while the western part was used for general storage. The same uses are shown on the 1914 Sanborn map. The 1909 and 1911-12 city directories list Stancato Brothers in this building; the Eagles Hall was on the second floor. By 1911-12, the business included Antonio, Frank, and Joseph Stancato, and dealt in general merchandise, dry goods, groceries, shoes, clothing, and wholesale liquor. Stancato Brothers still occupied the building in 1922. Frank Stancato was the general manager, and Stancato Hall was listed on the second floor. The Stancato Brothers general merchandise was listed here in the 1927-28 city directory. The 1951 city directory showed Stancato Brothers grocers at 10-42 W. 1st Street. Albert Stancato was the manager, and Moses, Elveria, and Joe Stancato were partners. The second floor housed apartments in 1961. An antique store occupied the building at the time of the 1981 historic buildings survey. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
146 W. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 146 W. 1st Street, lots 15 & 16 and part of lot 14, block 5, in Salida, Colorado. Information for the building on the left, 144 W. 1st: Based on Sanborn fire insurance map evidence, this masonry building was probably erected between 1909 and 1914. A steam laundry occupied an earlier iron clad building at this site and the 1914 Sanborn states that a steam laundry occupied this building at that date. The Troy Laundry was located here (addressed as 150 W. 1st street) in 1909 and 1911-12. John M. Campbell was the proprietor. Campbell came to Salida in 1881 and entered business in 1892. The Salida Mail commented that "since that time it can be safely said that he has made as many friends as any man in town, for his genial good nature and square business dealing have increased his business to a point where it has enabled him to equip his laundry completely with steam." In 1908 a new mangle was installed. The Salida Transfer Company's office and warehouse was located in this building according to the 1922-23 and 1927-28 city directories. The business featured household goods and piano moving and storage. Frank M. Peairs was the proprietor. The 1927-28 and 1930-31 city directories also list the Rainbow Garage at this address (number 144). The 1929 and 1945 Sanborn maps show this property in use as a garage. A large rear addition, erected between 1914 and 1926, had resulted in an L-shaped building that had a capacity of forty cars. The Rainbow Garage probably took its name from the nickname for U.S. 50 through central Colorado-"The Rainbow Route." The Speedway Garage was shown at this location in a 1937 photograph. The address is not listed in the 1951 city directory. At the time of the 1981 historic buildings survey, this building housed Downtown Auto Body. NOTE: The rear of this parcel once held an iron clad building that was labeled on 1909 and 1914 Sanborn maps as "Negro tenements." The building had served as baled hay storage in 1904. This building was removed when the principal building was expanded between 1914 and 1929. For the building on the right, 146 W. 1st: According to Sanborn fire insurance maps, this building was constructed between 1904 and 1909. The building was addressed as number 148 on 1909 through 1929 Sanborn maps and as number 146 on the 1945 edition. In 1909 and 1914, this building housed a store carrying boots and shoes and dry goods. The 1909 city directory showed the Ladies' Cash Bazar [sic] in this location (then addressed as 148 W. 1st Street). The clothing store of Nicholas Muto was listed here in 1927-28. The 1929 Sanborn map shows an unidentified store here. The 1930-31 city directory listed Quinn's Produce Company here. The wholesale operation was headed by Lawrence Quinn. A 1937 photograph indicates that the Little Casino Cafe was located here. That restaurant was still located here in 1951, with Ben Passarelli as the manager. Rocket's Bar and Grill was listed here in the 1961 city directory; M.G. Stancato and F.C. Nation were partners in the firm. The Office Bar occupied the building at the time of the 1981 historic buildings survey. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
148 E. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 148 E. 1st Street, lots 23-26, block 4, in Salida, Colorado. This lot was shown as vacant on Sanborn maps of 1886 and 1888. The 1890 Sanborn map indicated that the western section of the building was "being built." The building is shown on the 1893 map, with a meat store furthest west, a boot and shoe store in the center, and a millinery on the east end. Center stairs led to the upper story. The 1904 Sanborn map showed a hall and reading room in the western space, a boot and shoe store in the center, and a tailor on the east. Herman F. Schuelke had a shoe shop here listed in the 1903-04 and 1905-06 city directories. The 1903-04 city directory listed architect Henry L. Silf with an office and residence here. James J. Baldwin had a business selling pianos, sewing machines, and sheet music at this location in 1903-4. By 1905-06 Baldwin's business had been replaced by the Merkel Co., operated by Bernard F. and Anna G. Merkel, and offering wallpaper, paints, oils, and glass in the eastern section of the building. In 1905-06 Samuel S. Hunt had a second hand goods store in the western section of the building. The upstairs included furnished rooms operated by Mrs. May Warnick. In 1909, the building was known as the Hanks Building, and the upstairs furnished rooms were "Ideal Rooms." Schmidt & Stingley, butchers, operated in the western section of the building, together with People's Market. At the eastern end of the building was the Salida Wiring Co. and B.F. Merkel, paint and wallpaper. The 1911 city directory listed the People's Market (Karl Schmidt, proprietor) "fresh and salt meats." Bernard F. Merkel advertised wallpaper at this location. The Salida Wiring Co. (S.B. Bostian, proprietor) offered "electrical supplies, all kinds of electric work at reasonable prices." Between 1911 and 1914, a large garage (the Colorado Auto Co.?) was built adjoining the east end of the building. The garage had a gas tank at the rear. The stores in the original part of the building held a meat shop, tailor, and paint and wallpaper in 1914. In 1922 H.F. Schuelke, cleaner, dyer, and presser, had a business here, as did J.J. New, a painter. The garage was operated by Timothy J. Ahern. By 1927-28, the Bonanza Stage Line, a bus service, was operating from the garage, which was also the location of the White Auto Company. The garage was shown with steam heat, electric lights, and a concrete floor on the 1929 Sanborn map. The White Auto Co. was the local distributor for Cadillac and LaSalle cars. Charles C. White owned and operated the business, taking over the former Colorado Auto Co. in 1917. White had been a resident of Colorado since 1885 and had previously worked with the D&RGW Railway and the U.S. Forest Service. In 1927 the Salida Mail wrote: "The garage boasts of large and adequate floor space for storage, a well equipped repair department where expert mechanics are on the job ready to give expert attention to all repair work, large or small, simple or complicated, on any make of car. There is a separate tire repair and vulcanizing department. All manner of auto accessories are carried." In 1927-28, G.B. Gaul had a shoe repair shop in the western part of the building. Mrs. Della LaPlant was offering furnished rooms on the second floor. The 1930-31 city directory indicated the White Auto Co. {Thomas C. White) offering auto repair in the garage, while parts of the west section of the building were vacant. In 1951, Stapleton Chevrolet (sales and service), owned by Harold Stapleton, was located here. The-same business was indicated here in the 1961 city directory. In 1981 the business here was Salida Auto Parts. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
148 E. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 148 E. 1st Street, lots 23-26, block 4, in Salida, Colorado. This lot was shown as vacant on Sanborn maps of 1886 and 1888. The 1890 Sanborn map indicated that the western section of the building was "being built." The building is shown on the 1893 map, with a meat store furthest west, a boot and shoe store in the center, and a millinery on the east end. Center stairs led to the upper story. The 1904 Sanborn map showed a hall and reading room in the western space, a boot and shoe store in the center, and a tailor on the east. Herman F. Schuelke had a shoe shop here listed in the 1903-04 and 1905-06 city directories. The 1903-04 city directory listed architect Henry L. Silf with an office and residence here. James J. Baldwin had a business selling pianos, sewing machines, and sheet music at this location in 1903-4. By 1905-06 Baldwin's business had been replaced by the Merkel Co., operated by Bernard F. and Anna G. Merkel, and offering wallpaper, paints, oils, and glass in the eastern section of the building. In 1905-06 Samuel S. Hunt had a second hand goods store in the western section of the building. The upstairs included furnished rooms operated by Mrs. May Warnick. In 1909, the building was known as the Hanks Building, and the upstairs furnished rooms were "Ideal Rooms." Schmidt & Stingley, butchers, operated in the western section of the building, together with People's Market. At the eastern end of the building was the Salida Wiring Co. and B.F. Merkel, paint and wallpaper. The 1911 city directory listed the People's Market (Karl Schmidt, proprietor) "fresh and salt meats." Bernard F. Merkel advertised wallpaper at this location. The Salida Wiring Co. (S.B. Bostian, proprietor) offered "electrical supplies, all kinds of electric work at reasonable prices." Between 1911 and 1914, a large garage (the Colorado Auto Co.?) was built adjoining the east end of the building. The garage had a gas tank at the rear. The stores in the original part of the building held a meat shop, tailor, and paint and wallpaper in 1914. In 1922 H.F. Schuelke, cleaner, dyer, and presser, had a business here, as did J.J. New, a painter. The garage was operated by Timothy J. Ahern. By 1927-28, the Bonanza Stage Line, a bus service, was operating from the garage, which was also the location of the White Auto Company. The garage was shown with steam heat, electric lights, and a concrete floor on the 1929 Sanborn map. The White Auto Co. was the local distributor for Cadillac and LaSalle cars. Charles C. White owned and operated the business, taking over the former Colorado Auto Co. in 1917. White had been a resident of Colorado since 1885 and had previously worked with the D&RGW Railway and the U.S. Forest Service. In 1927 the Salida Mail wrote: "The garage boasts of large and adequate floor space for storage, a well equipped repair department where expert mechanics are on the job ready to give expert attention to all repair work, large or small, simple or complicated, on any make of car. There is a separate tire repair and vulcanizing department. All manner of auto accessories are carried." In 1927-28, G.B. Gaul had a shoe repair shop in the western part of the building. Mrs. Della LaPlant was offering furnished rooms on the second floor. The 1930-31 city directory indicated the White Auto Co. {Thomas C. White) offering auto repair in the garage, while parts of the west section of the building were vacant. In 1951, Stapleton Chevrolet (sales and service), owned by Harold Stapleton, was located here. The-same business was indicated here in the 1961 city directory. In 1981 the business here was Salida Auto Parts. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
200 E. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 200 E. 1st, lots 15 & 16, block 3, in Salida, Colorado. This card is mislabeled as 304 1st Street. The eastern part of this building appears to have been erected on or before 1926, as it appears in a 1926 photograph. The 1929 Sanborn map labels it a store. The 1930-31 city directory lists Waggoner's Tire Shop, operated by Ray S. and Harry E. Waggoner, at this address. The 1945 Sanborn map shows two buildings: a filling station and a tire service. The present building was erected after 1945, apparently encompassing the older tire service building. The 1951 city directory lists two businesses at this address: Bob's Tire Shop (operated by Frank· Craig) and Corder's Drive-in Restaurant (operated by Irvin Corder). History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
204 E. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 204 E. 1st Street, lots 14 & 15, block 3, in Salida, Colorado.
211 W. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 211 W. 1st Street, Imp. on R.R. right of way, block 20, in Salida, Colorado. This building was erected about 1902 as the plant of the Salida Bottling Company; the tracks of the Gunnison branch of the D&RG Railroad lay immediately west of the building. The building does not appear on the 1898 Sanborn map but ls shown on the 1904 edition. The building is shown on a 1902 overview photograph of the city and a close up photograph of this building appears in the 1 January 1904 Salida Record. The Salida Bottling Company was established in 1900 by W.S. Edwards, who came to Salida from Pueblo, where he had operated a similar business. The Record discussed the growth of the company: "From a small institution occupying rented quarters the business has grown until It employs a large force of men, ships supplies to dozens of towns and cities, occupies large quarters of lts own that were built especially for the accommodation of the business, has come to be recognized as one of the largest and most successful enterprises of central Colorado." The 1903-04 and 1905-06 showed the Salida Bottling Company in this location (addressed as 225 W. 1st Street). The directories described the firm as jobbers in whiskey, wine, cigars, bar supplies, and soda fountain supplies, as well as agents for Coors and Zang beers. The company manufactured and bottled soda waters, cider, ginger ale, cherry phosphate, raspberry julep, iron brew, and seltzer. The firm continued to expand, and by August 1906 was housed in a new two-story brick building west of the railroad tracks at 309 W. 1st Street. The Salida Bottling Company continued to be listed in 1909 and 1911-12 city directories and is still shown west of the railroad tracks on the 1945 Sanborn map. At some point after the building to the west was erected, this building became associated with a retail coal business. The Salida Fuel Company was located at the southwest corner of W. 1st and G streets by 1909; J.M. Duncan was listed as manager of the company in the 1911-12 city directory. The "Golden Beer Depot" sign was still visible on this building in a 1916 overview photograph of the city. In 1922, Guy Hall was listed as proprietor of the Salida Fuel Company here; the property was then addressed as 100 G Street. The 2002 "Downtown Walking Tour" noted that Guy Hall ran a coal business from this building. The1927-28 city directory reported that the Salida Fuel Company was still located here. The Sanborn map for 1929 shows this building used as an office with the rear part used for storage. A separate building to the rear was used for the storage of coal and lime. The Salida Fuel Company was still at this location (addressed as 215 W. 1st Street) in the 1951 city directory, with Guy Hall as owner. At the time of the 1981 survey the building housed the Energy Broker business. When the D&RG Railroad abandoned the Monarch spur line in the mid-1980s, the city bought the right-of-way, which included this building. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
214 E. 1st Street
Real estate appraisal card. 214 E. 1st Street, lot 17, block 3, in Salida, Colorado. This terrace was erected in 1899 at a cost of $4,500 by Haight and Churcher, who conducted a furniture and undertaking business and were builders and contractors in early Salida. The June 5, 1900 edition of the Salida Semi­ Weekly Mail reported that each side of the terrace had six rooms, exclusive of halls and bathrooms. "These are strictly modern homes, everything that science has provided having been incorporated In them. It Is doubtful whether a handsomer or better arranged building is to be found in any city of similar size in this state. The owners deserve much credit for having given Salida so pretty an example of the builder's handicraft." Haight & Churcher engaged in building and contracting in Salida prior to 1887, and "did most of the heavy contracting and building" in the early days of the city. In 1887, they went into the furniture, carpet, and undertaking business. Haight had come to Cleora in 1878 and erected the first building at the settlement three miles below the future site of Salida. Frank B. Churcher moved to Cleora a year later. In 1900 the Salida Semi-Weekly Mail reported that the firm of Haight & Churcher was "one of the strongest in this part of the state. They carry a stock of furniture and carpets valued at over $20,000 and also own considerable improved real estate. Besides, they are financially interested in several outside business propositions." The 1905-06 city directory indicated that Frank B. Churcher lived in this building. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.

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