Salida Centennial Photo Collection
Salida, Colorado celebrated its centennial in 1980. The Salida Centennial Committee compiled this collection of old photographs to help preserve the history of Salida and the surrounding areas. Photos were donated from: • Frank Thomson • Donna Nevens • Salida Museum • Alice Chinn • Salida Fire Department • Josephine Soukup (Kratky) • Ernest Brownson • Alta Proctor • Janice Pennington • Dick Dixon
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- Haight & Churcher Furniture and Undertakers
- Haight & Churcher specialized in home furnishing sales and had a woodworking shop in which they produced a small amount of furniture. As a natural spin-off, they were the only coffin makers in Salida – so they became morticians as well. If people didn’t like what was in stock, the store would order fancy furniture and coffins for people who were willing to wait. Isaac Haight is shown here. Frank Thomson Collection.
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- Hanks Children
- The Hanks Children. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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- Hanks Family
- Mary E., Alberta, Winona, and Albert E. Hanks. Two on the right are unknown. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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- Harry Conley
- This photograph is thought to be Harry Conley. Nellie Ellis Collection.
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- Helen Hanks
- Helen Hanks. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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- Helen and Charles Hanks
- Helen and Charles Hanks, taken at 324 E. 2nd. St., Salida, Colorado. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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- Horse-Drawn Hook and Ladder Truck
- Horse-drawn fire wagon. Salida Fire Department Collection.
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- Hunters Heading Out of Buena Vista
- Once large numbers of people began congregating into towns, commercial meat hunters provided – for a time – much of the food before regular supply lines could be established. Camp gear, big bore rifles, a few burros, some pack saddles or old Army McClellan saddles, and a keen eye were all that was necessary. This hunting outfit heads out of Buena Vista in about 1879. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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- Independent Order of Odd Fellows Parade on F Street
- The Independent Order of Odd Fellows – during a statewide convention – parade up F Street October 15, 1894, preceded by dignitaries in carriages and followed by one of Salida’s marching bands. Six years after the disastrous 1888 fire, there appears to be construction work in the lot on the corner of Second and F Streets where the Knights of Pythias building stands today. Alger’s Drug Store is in the J. H. Collins building (with the large awning) at the left. In 2001 this is the parking lot for Pueblo Bank and Trust. Steve Frazee Collection.
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- J.M. Collins building
- Built after the 1888 fire, the J.H. 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 1980’s to make room for a parking lot. Steve Frazee Collection.
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- Janella House
- Janella House. Nellie Ellis Collection.