Historic Architecture Archives - Colorado Central Magazine

Historic Architecture – The La Veta Pass Depot Constructed by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad

November 14, 2014August 1, 2014 by Mike Rosso

Photo and story by Kenneth Jessen The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad reached La Veta Pass in 1877 on its way westward into the San Luis Valley. At 9,390 feet, it was the highest railroad pass in the United States at that time. A stone depot was constructed at the pass along with other railroad …

A. T. Henry Block – Historic Architecture of Salida

January 25, 2010October 1, 2009 by Staff

Built in 1886, this two-story contributing brick building occupies one of Salida’s most eligible corners at 102-104 North F Street. Back then the Salida Weekly Mail wrote of it: “…we admire the push and pluck of Salida. She is coming up out of her ashes.

Historic Architecture of Central Colorado

January 23, 2010July 1, 2009 by Staff

photo by M. Rosso

Salida’s historic downtown is considered to be the largest in Colorado. Many buildings are already on the National or State registers of historic places. Here is one which may be eligible for this prestigious award. Parlin Terrace, a duplex at 120-122 North C, was built around 1909-1910 for multiple dwellings.