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103 Lower D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 103 Lower (or North) D Street, lots 14-17, block 2, in Salida, Colorado. This house was built between 1893 and 1895. In 1903-04, George McElvain, a Denver & Rio Grande Railroad engineer, lived here with Edward R. Naylor. Mr. Naylor continued to live here alone in 1905-06. No occupation was listed for Mr. Naylor in the city directories. By 1911-12, David E. Goodenough, a conductor for Denver & Rio Grande, lived here. He was born in Indiana in 1865. His son, Orrin Goodenough (b.1892), a high school student also lived here. David's wife, Elizabeth, probably lived here in 1911-12, but she was not listed in the city directory. Elizabeth was born in Pennsylvania in 1865. Both of her parents were from Scotland. By 1920, David and his wife Elizabeth A. Goodenough, were living at 114 D Street. Orrin continued to live with his parents, working as a machine operator at a theatre. He married a woman named Birdie in 1925 and they lived on G Street in 1930. David Goodenough died in 1946. Norval A. and Genevieve Kurth lived here in 1922. Norval worked as a local representative for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York, which was based out of this address. Mrs. Alma H. Osborn lived here alone in 1931. Her husband, James L. Osborn was dead. Alma was born in Iowa in 1873. In 1951, this was the residence of owners James D. and Lucille C. Graham. Mr. Graham was an engineer with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. The Grahams still owned the house in 1965, and Mr. Graham was still an engineer. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
107 Lower D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 107 Lower (or North) D Street, lots 14-17, block 2, in Salida, Colorado. This building was erected between 1898 and 1903. The building was known as the DeWeese Terrace. The following information is excerpted from the Salida Mail, 5 June 1900: James Watt DeWeese was born on a farm in Miami County, Ohio. He lived in Ohio until moving to Elkhart, Indiana, at age fourteen. There he completed a "rather brief' education and entered the Lake Shore Railroad shops, serving as an apprentice machinist. He was steadily promoted until he was a regular draughtsman in the mechanical engineering department, which employed 800 men. For two years he worked on drawings for locomotive construction. In 1887, he moved to Salida as a machinist and worked in the local railroad shops. He was sent to Gunnison as round house foreman, working there for three years. He then resigned and went East to study freehand drawing at the Cincinnati Art Academy. From there he traveled to California "in search of a location." In 1894, he returned to Salida and established a building and loan business. In the same year, he formed a real estate and insurance partnership with W.S. O'Brien. The partners bought out the agencies of D.H. Craig and L.P. Rudolph. In 1898. Mr. DeWeese bought out Mr. O'Brien. He also erected another terrace in the 100 block of East Sackett. In addition to his real estate and insurance business, Mr. DeWeese was also involved with the Salida Building & Loan association and a member of the school board for District No. 7. The terrace type multi-family residential building was very popular in Salida during the early twentieth century. In 1904, the Salida Record noted: "Salida has achieved considerable fame for its 'terraces' or apartment houses. A number of this class of buildings ornament the residence portions of the city, and year by year their number is being added to, attesting to their popularity as places of residence." The building attracted a variety of families, predominantly those of railroad workers during the early twentieth century. Other occupations of residents of the building during the first half of the century included the proprietor of a billiard hall, a driver, a waiter, a miner, and a saloon worker. An example of these residents was William T. Phibbs, who lived in 107 N. D Street during the 1920s and until his death in 1932. He was born in 1867 in Coldwater, Michigan, where he lived until age nineteen. He then moved to California, where he learned cigar making before moving to Denver, Aspen, and then Salida. His first wife died in Salida in 1913, and he married Laura Powell in Denver in 1915. The couple lived in Salida after their marriage. Mr. Phibbs was a partner in the Dubbs & Phibbs Billiard Hall and later went into business with E.E. Hutchinson, owner of the Best Laundry. The business operated in the same location for thirty-six years. The Salida Mail reported that Mr. Phibbs's "many acts of charity and kindness were unknown except to his closest friends." He passed away on 28 June 1932 and was buried in Salida. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
110 Lower D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 110 Lower (or North) D Street, lots 24-26, block 3, in Salida, Colorado. The Salida Mail of January 1, 1889 reported that H.M. Moulder had built a "four room, one-story brick residence on D street, between First and Front at a cost of $1,500 in the previous year. Henry M. Moulder lived here with his wife, Mary. The Moulders were still living here in the 1900s. Henry worked as a hostler for D&RG. He was born in New York in 1848 and his wife was born in Illinois in 1859. In 1900, the Moulders had two boarders: Susan C. Reed, a 49- year-old seamstress, and a teamster named Chapman. The Moulders continued to live here in 1906, with their daughter Eva (b.1887 in Colorado). The Moulders do not appear to be listed in the 1910 US Census in Salida. By 1911-12, Harry Stevens, a laborer lived here with his wife Nellie M. Harry Stevens was born in 1874 in Ohio. Nellie Stevens was born in Colorado in 1881. The 1920 US Census indicated that this was the rented house of the Waller family: Joseph (41), a car repairer with the railroad; Alma (13), his daughter; Charles (5), his son; Mary Shrove (23), a servant; and Joseph Shrove (23), a boarder who worked as a laborer. Walter J. and his wife Clara M. Long lived here in 1922. Gladys Long also lived here with them. No occupation was listed for the Longs. In 1931, William M. and Doris Jackson lived here. William Jackson was a salesman at Coe Branch Furniture Company. William was born in Scotland in 1898 and became a naturalized citizen in 1914. Doris was born in Colorado in 1905. They had one daughter, Elizabeth B. Jackson. Occupants of the house in 1951 included: Mrs. Elsie M. Cantril (widow of Eugene); Katie Ingram (widow of James); and Milton E. and Marjorie Smith. Mr. Smith was a watchmaker and jeweler with Alexanders, Inc. The 1965 city directory indicated that Mrs. Lula M. Thompson (widow of A.C.) was the owner of this house, and Mrs. Katie Hunt and Mrs. Anne Evans also lived here. The Assessor's appraisal card also lists George E. Everett as an owner of this house (date not given). He was born in the Salida area and married Wilmoth McFarland in 1932. Mr. Everett was a local cattle rancher who was involved in the Southeast Water Conservancy Board. He died in a plane crash while on business for the Board in 1977. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
116 Lower D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 116 Lower (or North) D Street, lots 24-26, block 3, in Salida, Colorado. This house was built before 1886. The 1911-12 city directory indicated Albert J. Brough lived here. In 1922, Mrs. Minnie M. Clemans lived here. Also living here in 1922 was Jack A. and Laura Pierce. Mr. Pierce was employed as a clerk. Frank and Dorothy Glover lived here in 1930. Frank Glover, born in Colorado in 1905, worked as a machinist for the steam railroad. His parents were from Austria. Dorothy Glover was born in 1912 in Nebraska. The Glovers married in 1929. The 1931 city directory indicated that this house was vacant. In 1965, Mrs. Katherine Warren (widow of Frank) lived here. Mrs. Warren was a clerk with Western Slope Gas. A Chaffee County Assessor appraisal card indicates that Jesus and Elberia Martinez were previous owners of this house. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
122 Lower D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 122 Lower (or North) D Street, lots 24-26, block, in Salida, Colorado. This house was built before 1886 based on Sanborn Insurance maps. In 1903, Mrs. Grace Lightner (widow of Harry), lived here and rented rooms to three men who worked for the railroad: John H. Daniels, a switchman; Thomas Foley, a brakeman; and George M. Gerhart, an engineer. Mr. Gerhart was born in Kansas in 1872. Mrs. Lightner continued to rent rooms here in 1906. George Gerhart continued to live here, still working as an engineer. Peter Coons, a laborer and William Smith, a fireman also lived here in 1906. By 1910, Clarence M. Walbridge, a conductor for D&RG, lived here with his wife Iverna E. Walbridge. Clarence was born in Kansas in 1881. lverna was born in Colorado in 1880. Clarence's daughter from a previous marriage, Ruth Meany (b.1899), lived here as well. By 1930, Clarence was remarried to a woman named Josephine, who was born in Kansas in 1888 and worked at a beauty shop. Also living with Clarence and Iverna Walbridge in 1910, was George Gerhart who had lived here since 1903. A couple, William H. and Kathrin Lambert, also roomed here. Mr. Lambert worked as a brakeman with D&RG. The parents of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert were all born in Germany. William was born in Pennsylvania in 1881 and Kathrin was born in Ohio in 1884. William C. and Imogene Carl lived here by 1922. William Charles Carl (b.1881) worked as an engineer. Born in Landisburg, Pennsylvania, he came to Salida in 1906, at the age of twenty-two, and began immediately working for the railroad. He worked first as a fireman and later as an engineer. He married Imogene Brough in Denver in 1917. William died in October 1935 during a hunting trip. He was described as "a highly respected citizen of the community" and "a friend to all employed on the railroad." Imogene died in April 1951, at the age of 79. In 1931, John and Jessie M. Marmet lived here. John Marmet worked as a conductor for D&RGW. They were both born in Nebraska, John in 1876 and Jesse in 1883. The 1965 city directory indicated that Ivan L. and Audrey O. Wickers owned this house and lived here. Mr. Wickers was a brakeman for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
126 Lower D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 126 Lower (or North) D Street, lots 1-3, block 3, in Salida, Colorado. This house was previously two separate houses, both of which dated to before 1886. The houses were addressed 126 and 130 N. D Street. The houses were joined together between 1890 and 1904. Joseph Warren Fisher lived here from 1903-4 until at least 1905-06. He worked as a clerk for D.A. Dupar, a mercantile company. Born in Wisconsin in 1844, Mr. Fisher died in February 1907. His wife found him dead in bed of heart failure. As a small child he had moved to Missouri. He had lived in Salida for 26 years by the time of his death. His obituary noted that he was a man closely identified with the growth of Salida and that he had been closely affiliated with various mercantile houses of the city for most of the time he had lived there. When he first arrived in Salida, he was a grain merchant. He had also been on the police force for many years and was described as a " fearless officer." He left behind a wife and a daughter at the time of his death. Also living here along with the Fishers in 1906 were five engineers: John Carr, Edward Greenman, and Charles Christensen, who worked at the Salida Smelter, Reuben W. Gutchall, and Frank Jewell. A conductor, Grant Kelker, also lived here in 1906. Harry E. and Huldah Long lived here in 1911-12. Mr. Long worked as a brakeman for D&RG. Harry was born in Illinois in 1882 and Huldah was born in Kansas in 1884. By 1913-14, Richard and Kezia Hughes lived here. They were both born in Wales, Richard in 1846 and Kezia in 1850, although they did not meet until they had both arrived in the U.S. Richard immigrated in 1866 and Kezia a year later, in 1867. They were married in Dover, New Jersey in 1870. They came to Colorado in 1879, where Richard worked as a coal miner in Coal Creek. The Hughes had six children, including one son, Tom Hughes, who became a star baseball pitcher for a Boston team. They moved to Salida in 1898 where Richard worked for D&RG railroad until he retired a few years before his death. Richard who was closely identified with the early history of the region, died in 1923, and was described as "one of Salida's most beloved citizens." Kezia died four years later in 1927, at which point she had lived in Salida for twenty-nine years. Joseph C. and Laura H. MacKeen lived here in 1931. Both of them were Canadian-English and became naturalized U.S. citizens in 1905. They married on 10 September 1910, in Leadville. Joseph MacKeen was born in 1887 and Laura MacKeen was born a year later, in Nova Scotia. The couple had three sons: George, Harold and Joe, and one daughter, Ruth, all of whom were born in Colorado. Joseph MacKeen died in August 1949 in a mining accident in Garfield, Colorado. Laura MacKeen died in March 1977. In 1951, this was the residence of Mrs. Cora E. Davis and Mrs. Betty Maxey (widow of Floyd). A Chaffee County Assessor appraisal card indicates that Jessie Marmet was a previous owner of this house, followed by John Marmet. H.R. Martinez, et al, were later owners. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
127 D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 127 D Street, lots 14-16, block 24, in Salida, Colorado. This building was erected between 1888 and 1890. The building was historically addressed 125-27 and later 127-29 D Street. Several people lived here in 1903: Myrda Gray; Stanley A. Pawl, a clerk for Crews Mercantile Company; Henry H. Schafer, a watchman for D&RG; and Jesse Vetter, a machinist for D&RG. In 1911-12, Frank A. Bates, a driver for the Salida Market lived here. Fred W. Manherz (b.1880), a barber from Pennsylvania working at 108 E. 1st also lived here. A machinist for D&RG, Horace Westgate, also lived here. Mr. Westgate (b.1865) was born in England and emigrated to the U.S. in 1887. His wife Grace, was born in Kansas in 1873. They had a daughter, Genevieve. In 1920, John A. Fry and his wife Eola E. lived here, with two grandchildren: Thelma Fry and Keith L. Stewart. John Fry was born in 1859 in Indiana and Eola Fry was born in Wisconsin in 1866. Charles A. and his wife Freda M. Fry also lived here by 1920. Charles, an inspector with D&RGW, was born in Wisconsin in 1880. Freda was born in Colorado in 1886. John A. Fry also lived here with Charles and Freda by 1922, although in 1920, the Census listed him living at 127 D St with his wife and grandchildren. By 1930, Mrs. Anna Summers, the widow of Charles Summers, lived here, along with her son, Arthur (b.1895). Mrs. Summers was born in 1870 in Ohio. She and her parents lived in Kansas, Breckenridge, and Cripple Creek before she moved to Salida in 1907. She married Charles Summers in Cripple Creek. The couple had three children: Ruby, Robert, and Arthur. Mrs. Summers was working as a janitor in an office building in 1930. She passed away in 1938, when she was described as "well known in Salida." In 1930, Robert H. and Leona E. Doering also lived here. The Doerings were both born in Colorado, Robert in 1906 and Leona in 1907. They were married in 1927. Robert worked as a machinist for the railroad. Their son Arthur also lived here. Leona's mother, Katherine E. Heller, a widow, also lived here in 1930, as did Leona's brothers and sisters: George A., Nellie G., James B. and Robert. Katherine Heller moved to the United States from England in 1890, becoming a naturalized citizen. In 1951, the building included more than two units. The Blue Moon Beauty Salon, owned by Fern Blodgett, operated here. Mary Bazz also lived here in 1951. Robert E. Winslow, who worked in real estate, insurance and loans, was a resident. Harold and Evelyn McCormick also lived here in 1951. Harold was a truck driver for Rio Grande Motor Way. In 1965, Fern McClure (formerly Fern Blodgett?) owned and operated the Blue Moon Beauty Salon at this address. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
130 Lower D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 130 Lower (or North) D Street, lots 1-3, block 3, in Salida, Colorado.
133 Lower D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 133 Lower (or North) D Street, lots 10-13, block 2, in Salida, Colorado. This house was built before 1886, based on Sanborn Insurance maps. In 1903, Salida citizen Charles Lines lived here with his wife, Josephine, and two children. Born in Nashville, Illinois, in 1861, he came to Salida in 1890, after living in St. Louis for four years. He was employed by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad during his entire time in Salida, working over the years as coal chute foreman, manager of the oil house, and checker in the warehouse. He married Josephine Waldorf (b.1868), originally of Missouri, in St. Louis on 24 October 1888. Both of Josephine's parents were born in Germany. The couple had two sons, one of whom was killed in battle in World War I. They also had a daughter, who died at the age of five in 1904, when the D Street hanging bridge collapsed over the Arkansas River. Their son, Lance, also lived here. Living with the Lines in 1903 were the following roomers: S.J. Carter, Stephen E. Merrill, and O.N. Smith, all of whom were employed as firemen with the railroad. Charles died in July 1925, after a nine-day illness resulting from when a splinter in his finger became infected. Henry L. Batkin, an employee of the Denver & Rio Grande, lived here with his wife Lena J Batkin. Mr. Batkin was born in Kansas in 1879. Mrs. Batkin was born in Georgia in 1881. The Batkins had a daughter, Helen, who was born in 1907 in Oklahoma. Also living here was Claude R. Bassham, a helper with the railroad. In 1922, Amarante and Celestina Garcia lived here. Both of the Garcias were born in New Mexico, Amarante in 1888 and Celestina in 1874. Mr. Garcia was employed by the railroad as car repairer. The Garcias had five children, all of whom were born in New Mexico: Marandy, Rosie, Joe, Roseata, and Rosneta. The family still lived in Salida in 1930, although on West Front Street. The 1930 U.S. Census listed several people living here, including David Hand (b.1863), originally of Indiana, and eight year old Harry lreball who was rooming with Mr. Hand. No indication is given of their relationship to each other. Also living here were Fred. D. and Della Leason. Fred, originally born in Kansas in 1885, worked as a locomotive engineer with the steam railroad. His wife Della was born in Missouri in 1885. Their son Emory A. Leason, who was born in Colorado, lived with them as well. The 1951 city directory indicated that John F. and Laura Maestas were the owners and residents of the house. Mr. Maestas was an employee at a marble quarry in that year. The 1965 city directory listed John and Desideria Maestas as the owners of the house. John F. Maestas was born in 1900 in Vallecitos, New Mexico. At the time of his death in 1979 he was identified as a retired D&RGW employee. Mr. Maestas was survived by eight children, twenty-two grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren. An Assessor's appraisal card indicates that Laura V. Maestas was a subsequent owner of the house. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
134 D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 134 D Street, lots 23-26, block 23, in Salida, Colorado. This house was built between 1898 and 1902. Henry Wise (1862-1933), an engineer with D&RG lived here beginning in 1903-04 until at least 1906. Charles C. Burkhart lived here in 1911-12 and was employed as a fireman with D&RG. In 1922, David Clarence and Eva W. Kern lived here. David was a railroad carman, and later engaged in an express business. Born in 1867, David died in September 1947 while doing yard work at his home. Eva died a few years later in October 1950. She was born in 1868 in Jasper County, Missouri. In Salida she was a member of the G.A.R. and the Methodist Church. Her daughter, Crystal Mae Wells, became the next owner of the property, along with her husband, George Washington Wells. George was an engineer with Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. He was born in Southwest City, Missouri, in 1892. His parents were Ira and Josephine Wells. Mr. Wells moved to Salida in 1911 and lived here the rest of his life. Mr. Wells died in 1944 in Salida. Mr. and Mrs. Wells had no children surviving them. The house had changed occupants by 1951, when Kenneth Lee and Maude Woods lived here. Maude was born in 1900. Kenneth was born in 1895 in Salida, and attended Valley View School and Salida High School. He was described as an outstanding athlete. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Woods, who were ranchers in the Salida area, and he helped his father on his ranch. Later, he worked as the assistant steward at the Salida Elks Lodge 808, of which he was a member. A veteran of World War I, he was also a member of the American Legion. Mr. and Mrs. Woods had no children. Kenneth Woods died in 1963 while residing at this address. In 1965, the city directory listed Mrs. Ethel M. Reese, a school teacher, at this address. Mrs. Reese was the widow of L.G. Reese. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
140 D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 140 D Street, lots 23-26, block 23, in Salida, Colorado. Although this is a duplex residence, the address of this building was given as 140 D Street in city directories. The 1903-04 city directory indicates that 140 D Street was the residence of Charles D. Redeker, proprietor of The Old Man's Place, which served wines, liquors, and cigars and was located on East First Street. He was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1831. After immigrating to the United States, he lived in Cameron, Missouri, before moving to Salida in 1887. He was a conductor for the D&RG before moving to Salida. Mr. Redeker lived here with his wife Emma, who was born in 1846 and died in 1927. She moved to the house next door, at 148 D, which Mr. Redeker built in 1898, following his death in 1909 from a "lingering illness from a lung affection." This house was also the home of W. Perry Williamson, who was married to the Redeker's daughter, Anna, and was a clerk at his father-in-law's business. In 1905-06, he was identified as a proprietor of Williamson & Calvert, a saloon on lower F Street. Mr. Williamson was born on a farm in Vermillion County, Illinois, in 1867. At the age of 14 his family moved to Kansas, where he learned to be a barber. He and his brother, Charles E. Williamson, moved to Canon City in 1888, and Perry moved to Salida in the same year. In 1892, he married Anna Dora Redeker. The couple had one daughter, Grace. By the time of the 1911-12 city directory, Emma Redeker and the Williamsons were living at 148 D. W. Perry Williamson was listed as the proprietor of Perry's Fountain Bar and later became a barber. He died in 1924, and Anna was working as a servant in 1930. She passed away in 1949. Benson D. Cooley, an engineer with the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, lived in this house in 1911-12. Also living in this house were Mrs. Catherine Bell and Walter G. Grayson, a miner, who died in 1917. Mr. Grayson worked as a blacksmith helper at the smelter and had a wife and three children. He passed away unexpectedly at home after a short illness. Living here in 1922 were Mrs. Essie Swedehin and Navera Swedehin. Mrs. Swedehin was identified as a private nurse in the 1920 Census. The 1930-31 city directory indicates that this was the residence of Fred Wallace Lord (1876-1937) and Sarah May Lord (1891-1974). Mr. Lord worked as a "prominent" brakeman for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. He was described as "well-known and beloved" in Salida. Mr. Lord was born in Summerville, Mass., and came to Leadville with his parents in 1882. As a young man he was employed by the Midland Railroad in Leadville. In 1917, he transferred to Salida as a brakeman on the D&RG. In 1920 he married May Wellington of Pueblo. In 1933 he retired due to ill health, and he passed away in the house in 1937. The Lords had three daughters. By 1951 the house was owned by Hartman (1872-1952) and Lillie M. Bailey Lyons (1878-1955). No occupations were listed for the couple. The 1965 city directory lists Harry O. Young as the occupant of this house. Mr. Young was retired. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
216 D Street
Real estate appraisal card. 216 D Street, lots 1-4, block 30, in Salida, Colorado. This house was built between 1914 and 1929. In 1931, Mrs. Genevieve E. Colman, who operated the Colman Advertising Service, lived here. The 1951 city directory indicated that John L. and Ruby O'Hrel lived here. John worked for D&RGW. Also living at this house was Norman and Mary Rowan Morrison. Norman (b.1905) was a conductor for D&RGW. Mary (b.1909) burned to death in November 1965. The 1965 city directory listed Corban G. and Carol M. Cotton at this address. Mr. Cotton was a state driver's license examiner. An Assessor's appraisal card indicates that Alex McKenzie was a previous owner of this house, followed by Norman H. Morrison, et al. History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.

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