Historic Pueblo

GOLD DUST BLOCK

Pacheco, Donna J Built 1889. As a successful businessman, Andrew McGovern, an Irish immigrant, rose to prominence constructing business houses, namely the architecturally ornate McGovern Block & Annex, and the Golf Theater. His business ventured into a feed &

grain store that evolved into the coal industry. He served on the South Pueblo Council as alderman, was active in the democratic party & was instrumental in constructing the 1st Catholic Church on the south side of the Arkansas River. Union Avenue Historic District, contributing.