Ghost Architecture of Salida
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Bert & Tom's Camp (Salida, Colo.)
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Bert & Tom's Modern Cottages were located at the corner of Highways 291 and 50 in Salida, Colorado.
This image is from the Bob Rush Collection.
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Central Block Building (Salida, Colo.)
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The Central Block building which was located on the southwest corner of 1st and F Streets in Salida, Colorado.
'Another important building, completed on the opposite corner of First Street at 102-24 F
Street, apparently incorporated sections of buildings that survived the fire. Known as the
Corbin Building or the Central Block, the building was erected by E.W. Corbin, William E.
Robertson, and W.W. Roller. On 17 December 1886, the Salida Semi-Weekly Mail reported,
“Work is still being pushed on the new Central block and already the brick work is finished.”
The Leadville Herald Democrat described the building as an important feature of Downtown
Salida: “While the effects of a large fire are injurious to a town, in Salida it has proved
beneficial, for instead of cheap frame houses, substantial bricks have been constructed in the
burned district...[The Central Block] is two stories in height, all brick with marble
trimmings, window sills, cable and keystones over the windows, door steps and water tables,
with galvanized iron cornices. The lower story is divided into six store rooms, iron and plate
glass fronts.” The men who constructed the building were among the most prominent of Salida’s pioneer businessmen. The stores that occupied the building were among the most
successful commercial operations of the early days. Ben Disman & Co. Clothing, which
offered clothes, men’s furnishings, and shoes, advertised as “Ben Disman on the corner, the
home of good clothing.” Next door James M. Collins had a saloon selling wines, liquors, and
cigars. Smith & Randol Brothers operated a dry goods business, as did Craig, Sandusky &
Company. Harbottle & Company, whose space also contained the post office, offered
stationery items. The upstairs was operated as a hotel in 1886.'
History Colorado's Architectural Inventory Forms have more information and are available at the Salida Library.
This image is from the Bob Rush Photo Collection.
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Downtown Salida at F & 2nd Streets
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A panoramic shot of F and 2nd Streets in Salida, Colorado. The First National Bank is visible on the southeast corner, the J.M. Collins building is on the southwest corner, the C.N. Francis Clothing store is on the northwest corner, and Waggener's Pharmacy is on the northeast corner.
This image is from the Bob Rush Photo Collection.
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First National Bank (Salida, Colo.)
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First National Bank was located on the southwest corner of 2nd and F Streets in Salida, Colorado.
This image is from the Bob Rush Photo Collection.
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H Street School (Salida, Colo.)
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This is the H Street School, which was built in the western part of town between Seventh and Eighth streets. Completed in 1892, the $20,000 structure housed the Salida Public High School on the second floor until 1910. Elementary classrooms were located in the partial basement and on the first floor. In 1920, the school was renamed “Longfellow,” after the American poet. After the present elementary school was constructed in 1957, the historic Longfellow School was razed in 1966.
This image is from the Salida Centennial Photo Collection.
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Ideal Cleaning Parlors (Salida, Colo.)
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This is 117 W. 2nd Street in Salida. The current location is in the parking lot of Pueblo Bank and Trust and was probably the place of business of William W. Roller, whose specialty included real estate, rental properties, and loans.
This image is from the Bob Rush Collection.
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J.M. Collins Building (Salida, Colo.)
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Built after 1890, the J.M. Collins building at the corner of West Second and F Streets was one of the most impressive in the downtown district. The two segments at the right were razed in the 1980s to make room for a parking lot.
This image is from the Salida Centennial Photo Collection.
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Ohio & Colorado Smelting and Refining Company (Salida, Colo.)
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For about 29 months, the 365-foot smokestack did the job for which it was intended, but financial hard times forced the company to close in 1920. The short 85-foot stack beside the tall one was razed in the late 1920’s to provide brick for at least a couple of homes in Salida.
This image is from the Salida Centennial Photo Collection.
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