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CITY OF PUEBLO AND HISTORIC PUEBLO, INC. WIN 11TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

When the City of Pueblo and Historic Pueblo, Inc. Partnered in 2007 to identify and preserve historic resources in Pueblo, the strength of their collaboration was evidenced by the impressive success of their innovative neighborhood heritage enhancement project: One City, Many Stories.  The goal of the project was engage citizen in the history of their neighborhoods’ built environment through historic  contexts and substantial community outreach in a way that would lead to an increased preservation ethic and service as a catalyst for future preservation work. The project was completed in summer 2012 and includes: Pueblo’s North Side Neighborhood Study; A Place Set Apart: The History and Architecture of Pueblo’s East Side Neighborhood Study; The Southside Neighborhood Historic Context Study; Pueblo Modern, a Historic and Architectural Context of Pueblo from 1940-1982; and the Bessemer Neighborhood Context Study.  Each study was funded through State Historical Fund or CLG grants, matched by funds from Historic Pueblo, Inc. And private donations.

The studies strike a fine balance between being approachable and readable by the general public and still offering high-quality, well-researched content that will serve as context for future survey and designation projects.  The studies have been instrumental for engaging  citizen of all ages and ethnicities in the places where they live.  What was once a blighted street corner now has an associated history that citizens and elected officials can point to as grounds for investment.

Pueblo has shown that preservation  is a powerful tool for revitalization and creates both interest and pride in historic neighborhoods.  By developing well-written, citywide historic context studies, the City of Pueblo and Historic Pueblo, Inc. have established a creative new approach for evaluating historic neighborhoods that can serve as a model for the industry. This model for preservation and revitalization is relatively affordable, can be easily replicated by other communities, and has been well received at both preservation and land-use planning conferences.

Pictured above (left to right) are HISTORY Colorado President Ed Nichols, City Planner Wade Broadhead, City Council President Steve Nawrocki, Historic Pueblo, Inc. Board Member David R.G. Webb, Historitecture Co-founder Adam Thomas, Historitecture’s Mary Therese Anstey, and Lt. Governor Joe Garcia.  Content and photograph courtesy of HISTORY Colorado.  Download a copy of the Awards Ceremony brochure.

Click the image to the left to download all SEVEN of the Neighborhood Studies for FREE.  

Mission Statement

Historic Pueblo, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of our historical structures. This preservation is accomplished through direct action and education by way of providing landmark plaques, resource plaques, and roadside markers. It is also accomplished through the support of Pueblo’s Historic Preservation Commission.

HISTORIC RESOURCE PLAQUES

Historic Pueblo, Inc. Homeowners with property over 50 years old are eligible to purchase a beautiful bronze plaque customized with the date the home was built. The plaque can be displayed on the exterior of the home to help enhance the appreciation of older homes and the historical aspects of Pueblo. The cost is $99 and includes a complimentary one year membership in Historic Pueblo, Inc. There is a simple one page application to be filled out documenting the age of the home and historic significance, if any. Being a part of the program does not limit the homeowner's ability to alter the property. For ordering information download and mail us the Resource Plaque Application.

There are currently over 25 homes in Pueblo that are proudly displaying the Resource Plaque. Find out which homes are Resourced. You can also check out the homes and businesses that have City, State, or National Landmark status.

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The city of Pueblo has dozens of non-profit organizations. Historic Pueblo, Inc. is one that does not rely on ANY funding from the City or uses taxpayer money.  We are a self-sustaining organization that is funded from memberships and FUNd-raising events. Help us help the preservation efforts in our great city.  We have several membership levels to fit any budget.  Click here to join the preservation efforts.

UPCOMING EVENTS

East Side Neighborhood Association Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

County/City Human Services Building

2631 4th Street (enter from Amarillo Avenue)

Historic Plaque Presentation

Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Rose Garden in Mineral Palace Park across the street from the Art Guild building.  Refreshments will be served

         Clara Latshaw Statue Dedication

         Landmark & Resource Plaque Presentation

See Events page for additional information.