Trinidad, Colorado - A Historic Building Survey
Longnecker Building
Map location #20.
The Longnecker Building at 301 North Commercial, now housing Furu's and Family Recreation Center downstairs, and apartments upstairs, has been the site of varied businesses. Prior to 1908 there was a retail candy store there which was bought out by Abe Mason in 1908. The upstairs was also a rooming house. The 1912-13 City Directory reveals that "The Longnecker Rooms," Mrs. F. E. McHenry, Proprietor, rented for 50¢ and $1.00 per day.
The first deed was made to Edward Baldwin in 1877. The structure was erected in 1893 when the property was owned by Daniel L. Taylor. Longnecker acquired the property in July, 1902.
Four splendid oriels decorate the top and sides of the two-story edifice.
The first photograph was taken about 1910. The second photograph was taken in July, 1970.
Legal Description: Part of Lot 1; Block 130 OTS.
Figure 42 Longnecker Building
