Trinidad, Colorado - A Historic Building Survey
Colorado Building
Map location #42.
Most interesting in terms of Victorian architecture is the tin cornice which adorns this plain, straightforward three-story brick edifice designed by Architect John Conkie. It is uncertain whether it was built in 1903 or in 1906.
The early photograph taken some time between the years 1903 and 1912, indicates the Colorado Building was originally used for offices and as a dry goods store. Perhaps the number of prams displayed in the second floor windows indicates the optimism of the era and an anticipated population explosion in the city.
Due to conflicting evidence about the date of construction, it is uncertain who the owner was when this structure at 150 East Main was built.
The second photograph was taken in July, 1970.
Legal Description: Lot 2; East 110 feet of Lot 3; Block 100 OTS.
Figure 82 Colorado Building
