1 October 2016

Monthly Newsletter of the Pueblo Downtown Association

Do w n to w nSpotlightOctober 2016

www.PuebloDowntown.com • Phone/Voice Mail: 543-7155 • Immediate Response/Emergencies: 543-6676Contact Us! margaret@pueblodowntown.com • Pueblo Downtown Association, 503 N. Main St., Ste 652, Pueblo, CO 81003

Vol. 26Number 4

Security to Be Focus of October LuncheonPolice officer Brandon Beauvais will update us on methods to

increase safety for businesses and individuals in the downtown area at our Thursday, October 27 meeting, 11:45 a.m., which will be held in the community room at the Police Department Building, 200 S. Main Street. Officer Beauvais will also bring statistics on actual, rather than perceived, crime in the area. We think you will be somewhat surprised at the actuality. Pueblo Crime Stoppers will sponsor the meeting.

All general meetings are open to anyone. Full members are contacted to remind them of the meetings. Please let us know if you

are vegetarian or need gluten-free food so we can notify the caterer. Reservations are very important; we will need an exact count for the caterer. Cost to attend is $20 if your reservation is received by 4 p.m., Monday, October 24; billing and late reservation rates are $25. Reservations may be made by email to margaret@pueblodowntown.com, via our website pueblodowntown.com or by calling the office at 543-7155. Reservations for the meeting which are not cancelled by Monday, 4 p.m. will be charged at the $25 billing rate. We accept Master Card and VISA.

Replacement Streetscape Due for Area South of Fourth The area of Main Street which was “updated” in the 1970’s and

1980’s has planters and trash receptacles which are falling apart. The Pueblo Downtown Association board had decided that our next step will be to begin replacing those items as funds permit. We will use the approximately $5,000 in profits from Dancing with the Pueblo Starz along with a grant from the City of Pueblo to begin the process this off season.

To preserve continuity we will begin replacing items at 4th and work south. As those of you who are more familiar with the area are aware, the 30 and 40 year old units are larger than those we

have been installing since the mid-1990’s; We will undoubtedly need to consider additional pieces in a grouping to fill spaces on those large bumped out corners. The sidewalks in that area are mostly wide enough to allow ease of placement. Some of the walks could be in better shape than they are at this writing. If you are a property owners and feel that your sidewalks could use the help, remember that Association members can receive matching funds of up to 20% of total cost for replacement. As far as street furnishings go we expect that it will take two to five years to replace all items depending on funding.

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How to Get Paid for Energy-Efficient Upgrades— Get Ready to Love the Ones You (May) Dislike

If you were thinking of upgrading the truck you have been driving for years with a nicer liking, safer one that also gets much better gas mileage, what would you think if someone offered to cover a big chunk of the cost of the new one?

Utilities are loved by few of their customers and seldom receive thank you notes. However, if one offered

you the means to be more energy efficient, increase your workers’ productivity and improve the safety of your business, would you consider jotting them a few lines? How about if they offered to lower your monthly electricity bill? Still not convinced? How about if they also offered to pay for a good part of these energy efficiency upgrades?

Luckily Black Hills Energy is one such utility making this offer to small businesses within their service area, which includes downtown Pueblo. While it has been in existence since 2012, many businesses in the area are unaware of this program. Some that are aware of it, understandably, have dismissed it as being too good to be true.

So exactly why is Black Hills offering this program? The Colorado legislature enacted HB 1037 back in 2007, which required investor-owned utilities (such as Black Hills) to provide financial incentives to customers for purchasing more efficient equipment. The law also requires the utilities to meet minimum energy savings goals and authorizes the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to establish and revise savings goals.

How does the program work? This program is for commercial customers only, with an average electric demand use of 350 kilowatts of less per year. Small business customers will receive a free lighting energy evaluation of their facility to identify potential energy savings. Eligible projects include high efficiency lighting upgrades, LED exit

signs, occupancy sensors and lighting controls, and commercial refrigeration measures.

You’ll also receive: A customized proposal detailing energy efficient recommendations; Installation scheduled and completed at your convenience; Old lamps and ballasts removed and recycled; Up to 70 percent “incentive” towards installation and equipment costs; Remaining portion of the project financed through SmartWatt, interest-free.

Who is SmartWatt? We serve as the contractor for the Black Hills Energy efficiency program, meaning that we conduct the energy evaluations, prepare and present proposals for the up-grades and oversee licensed, local Pueblo contractors who conduct the installations.

Want to learn more? Check out Black Hills Energy website or give SmartWatt a call (719-924-8307). Additionally, I (Dan Golden) attend most of the Downtown and Chamber functions, so please look me up.

The Pueblo Downtown Association has done a wonderful job in helping revitalize the downtown area. Planters have been planted, fresh coats of paint applied, new businesses are opening, new buildings are going up and older buildings are getting well needed face-lifts and upgrades. Take advantage of this great upgrade program, get better lighting with lower monthly bills and maintenance fees. And then get ready to write that thank you note to your favorite utility!

Guest Columnists WelcomeIf you would like to submit a guest column for “Street Talk,” it

would be welcome. You will receive a by-line with your contribution. All you need to do is email your material of 500 words or less to mar-garet@pueblodowntown.com by mid-month before publication (i.e. by October 7 for mid-November).

Welcome New MembersThe Downtown Association welcomes its newest member Align

Group Insurance. Agent Karen Pantello’s office is located in the Historic Federal Building. We encourage you to consider her for your insurance needs. The office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 219-8511.

Member Mentions7th Street Station will be opening a new restaurant in the area.

Paisano’s Pizza & Fine Italian Foods will be serving great food at 8th & Main beginning in mid-October. Be sure to consider them for your lunch and dinner plans.

The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Pueblo Community College have renewed and expanded their collaborative agreement which is designed to provide increased opportunities for arts education within the Pueblo community. PCC students will have access to sell and display art work and/or jewelry in the Three Peaks Boutique Gift Shop at the Arts Center. Both organizations will share art instructors and facilities, an internship program will be instituted by both PCC and the Arts Center to assist instructors along with other joint programming.

If your business or organization has had a noteworthy event or an anniversary coming up, please contact Margaret at the office. We would like to keep Member Mentions as an active monthly effort. Members only please.

Board Members If you have questions about what is going on with the

Pueblo Downtown Association or would like information about joining the organization you may contact any of our board members listed below, of course you may also contact the office at 543-7155 between 8 & noon Monday & Wednesday, 8 & 3 Tuesday & Thursday. Friday by appointment.• President Kim Kock, 544-6823• Vice President/Community Affairs Mike Carlisle, 671-1424 • Vice President/Finance John Myers, 543-9463• Secretary Tammy Fesmire, 585-2374• Treasurer & Webmaster Judy McGinnis, 252-3873• Past President Kerry Gladney, 544-0583• Past President Tom Bruss, 406-8661• Promotions Chair Peggy Willcox, 582-0682• Dancing with the Pueblo Starz Chair April Kasza, 584-9977• Facebook Coordinator Kristen Spicola, 584-0201• Project Assistant Jeanne Santillanez, 542-1100• Parade of Lights Committee member TJ Wright, 595-7300

Street Talk

byDan Golden

3 October 2016

Parade of Lights Entries Available NowA great way to make Puebloans aware of your business is with

an entry into the November 26th Parade of Lights. Entry forms are available from the parade website, puebloparadeoflights.com; they are due by October 28. The theme for this year’s parade is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. The committee has many judging categories for awards for floats and other entries. You could win recognition for your efforts and additional publicity. Commercial entries are $75; non-profit and other entries are $50. We also encourage you to consider one of the many sponsorship levels ($2,500 Signature to $250) to help make the parade happen. If you would like to discuss either an entry or a sponsorship, you may contact Mike Carlisle, 671-1424 or the Downtown Association office, 543-7155, margaret@pueblodowntown.com.

As business people, retailers particularly, you should at the very least have your business decorated for the holiday and be open as close to parade time as possible; we realize that once people begin setting up on the sidewalks, it is hard for customers to get into your business.

Locate Your Business or Office in the Historic Heart of PuebloThis directory is provided by the Pueblo Downtown Association to give prospective newcomers information about whom to contact for space in the area. Properties listed are Downtown Association members; there may be other properties in the area which do not appear here. All area codes are 719 unless otherwise noted.Riverwalk:

1. 101 S. Main St., Waterfront Building, retail & office space, Rudy Padula, 671-4027 2. 102 S. Victoria, Olde Towne Carriage House bldg, restaurant-pub space, lower level, 543-1012, email otch@oldetownepueblo.com, see www.oldetownepueblo.com

Victoria Avenue: 215 S. Victoria Ave., professional office space for local small business. Latino Chamber, 542-5513.

3rd & Main: 1. PEDCo’s BTC, offices from 160 sq. ft. to 1,326 sq. ft. including “virtual offices” or day offices, light manufacturing space in basement, Crystal Romero, 546-1133 2. Lottery Building, 2,500-7,000 sq. ft. available, Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426

5th & Main: 1. Historic Federal Building, office space, 251-9883 2. The New Thatcher Bldg, offices 200-4,000 sq. ft., Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426

6th & Main: RBC Wealth Management Building, 1,300 sq. ft. suite—can be divided in half, Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426

8th & Main: 1. Wells Fargo Building, 542-1333 or 251-9883 2. Katie Bonham, 545-1488 or 924-4518

13th & Main: Dan Molello, Jones-Healy, Inc., 545-81814th & Court: 333 Court St., 300 sq. ft., Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426 13th & Grand: Dan Molello, Jones-Healy, 545-81815th & Greenwood: Greenwood Square, Lee or Kerry Gladney, 544-0583 West 4th St.:

1. 710 W. 4th St.: 1,400 & 2,100 sq. ft., Rollie Leyh, 542-3876 2. 801 W. 4th St.: Central Pueblo Ctr, Dan Molello, Jones Healy, 545-8181 3. 827 W. 4th St., Ste B, next to DMV, 3,800 sq. ft., Sound Venture Realty,

542-8426Many Downtown Locations: Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426.

People find us on the Internet!pueblodowntown.com

Sept. page views 4,273 • Unique visitors 1,037puebloparadeoflights.com

Sept. page views 1,033 • Unique visitors 544We provide links to member websites from ours; if we don’t have your web address send it to us right away and we will be happy to

add a link to your site.

Holiday Decorations Going UpThe Pueblo Downtown Association has matching funds

available for sidewalk replacement in the downtown area. The match is 2% of total cost for each year of membership, up to 10 years (20%). Matches are for up to $1,500 for any project. Contact us with a project estimate and location (sidewalks must be in the downtown area). Upon completion of the project, submit a copy of a paid invoice for receipt of payment from the association. For more information call the Pueblo Downtown Association office at 543-7155 or margaret@pueblodowntown.com.

Holiday Decoration Service AvailableWe have always encouraged businesses to decorate their outdoors

for the holidays. Now Southern Colorado Holiday & Event Lighting is available to do the work of installing, taking down and even storing lighted outdoor decorations for you. Contact Dayton Robinson at 543-9834, pueblolawncop@gmail.com for ideas and prices.

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Downtown HappeningsSangre de Cristo Arts Center210 N. Santa Fe Ave. 2nd Sunday, November 13, free admission to galleries and Buell. Purchase art classes online at sangredecristoarts.org/education anytime, anywhere. Find out what’s coming up by visit-ing sde-arts.org. For information call 295-7200. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Art Exhibits: Through Dec. 31, Carl Link: Illustrative Portraits, 2nd Floor FoyerThrough Jan. 7, Portraits from the Collection, King GalleryThrough Jan. 15, Rise: Jenny Morgan Self Portraits, White GalleryOct. 29, Last Day: America’s Parks. Hoag GalleryOct. 30, Last Day: CAEA, Circular Exploration, Regional GalleryNov. 6, Last Day: Aquarius National Watercolor Exhibition.Oct. 21, 5 p.m., Representing the West entry deadline. $30 submission fee. Nov. 4, 4:30-7 p.m., First Friday Art Walk, Helen T. White Gallery, sponsored by John & Nadine Verna familyNov. 18, 5-7:30 p.m., Public opening: Own Your Own Holiday Sale, Regional GalleryBuell Children’s Museum: hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 2nd Sundays Free Admission to Galleries and Buell.Through Oct. 29, World of Wonder: 100 years of Imagination, Conservation and Innovation. October 15, 11 a.m.-5p.m., Take Apart DayOctober 19, 9:15 & 10:15, Art Start Wonderful Wednesday with Kyle Groves’ It’s Impossible Magic ShowOct. 22, 1-3 p.m., Drumming Around the Campfire.Oct. 27, 12-2 p.m., 3 Doodler-ifficOct. 29-11-5, PuebloweenOct. 30-Nov. 5, CLOSED to prepare for Nutcrackers, Tinsel, and Bears – Oh My!Nov. 6, 11 -5, Nutcrackers, Tinsel, and Bears – Oh My!Nov.16, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, Art Start Wonderful Wednesday with Nutcracker in a NutshellEvents:Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m., Arts Associates meeting with Southern Colorado Watercolor Society, Hoag Gallery Free & Open/PublicNov. 21, 9:30 a.m., Arts Associates meeting with Sangre de Cristo School of Dance, Dance Studio. Free & Open/PublicPerformances: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile. Tickets $30/members $24Nov. 19, 1 p.m., Children’s Playhouse Theater presents Nutcracker in a Nutshell. Tickets $8/members $7

Impossible Playhouse1201 N. Main St., 542-6969, www.impossibleplayers.org, & on Facebook. Tickets: $10 adult, $7 seniors and military, $5 students. Available for com-munity rentals, call 542-6969. Proud to be impossible since 1966.

Memorial HallSo. Main St. & Grand Ave. 866-722-8844. pueblomemorialhall.com. Tickets on sale now.Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Men are from Mars, Women Are from VenusOct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Boz ScaggsNov. 11, all day, Forging the West

Steel City Theatre Company241 S. Santa Fe Ave. Ticket info sctcpueblo.com or 994-8298. Through Oct. 23, The Diary of Anne Frank.Oct. 28-30, Dinner Theater. Sensational Spooktacular, Nov. 11-20, Rapture, Blister Burn.Now: enrollment in SCTC’s Performing Arts Academy. Spaces limited to ensure individual instruction.

The Pueblo Arts AllianceFind maps and information about all news and activities in the Creative Corridor at PuebloArts.org, follow on facebook.com/PuebloArts, facebook.com/PuebloCreativeCorridor or call 855-543-2430.Nov. 4, 5-9 p.m., First Friday Art Walk, 35+ Galleries, restaurants and businesses with newly hung shows, refreshments and live music and entertainment. Mingle with the artists and tour Downtown Main Street, Union Avenue Historic District and Mesa Junction on foot.

5th & Main Art Gallery Historic Federal Building

Business & Technology Center3rd & Main, Lobby and Atrium areasMonday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Artwork by local artists. Art is for sale.

Damon Runyon Repertory Theater611 N. Main St., www.runyontheater.org. Reservations, info 564-0579.

Center for American Values101 South Main, Riverwalk level, 543-9502. americanvaluescenter.org. The Center is open 10-4 daily and is free to visit. The World Trade Center Steel memorial stands at the Center’s entrance as a powerful reminder of the everyday heroes that gave so much on that tragic day. Main Gallery features “The Portraits of Valor,” an inspiring collection of 140+ portraits of America’s greatest heroes, the Medal of Honor recipients. The Center is proud to be the only location outside the Pentagon where the portraits are on display to public. The Center also provides its nationally acclaimed HIP Character and Leadership Education at no cost, call for more information or to schedule field trips or organizational visits.Oct. 20, 4 p.m., Author, speaker Charmas Lee with an inspirational message from his new book. Please RSVP.Nov. 10, 6 p.m., Pride and Patriotism at Memorial Hall. 500+ Pueblo City Schools students will honor veterans with songs, poems, essays. Sponsored by Center for American Values. Public invited to come and show support for veterans.

Rosemount Museum14th & Grand, 545-5290. www.rosemount.org. 37-room, 24,000 square-foot mansion built between 1891 and 1893 by prominent Pueblo busi-nessman John A. Thatcher. The house became a museum in 1968. More than 85% of the furnishings and artifacts displayed are original to the family. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children 6-18. Tours every half hour; last tour at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-. Victorian Halloween Fun. Children will receive a Trick or Treat bag and receive treats and prizes as they make their way through the many rooms in the mansion. All visitors receive a dis-counted admission for self-guided tours. A lighted Halloween village is on display. A costume contest will be open in four age categories 2-5, 6-12, 13-18 and 19+; prizes will be awarded. Infants will not be judged. House capacity is limited; a wait may be necessary. Cost is $3 for everyone 3 and above. Call for information.

El Pueblo History Museum301 N. Union. 583-0453. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 12-4 p.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors, children 6-12, students with ID. “Family Saturdays” children 12 & under–free. For docent-led tours for groups of 10+, call of-fice a week in advance. Through Dec. 12, El Movimiento: the Chicano Movement in Colorado and Pueblo

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Downtown HappeningsPueblo Downtown AssociationDates for upcoming membership meetings. Locations, times, programs are subject to change. For sponsorship information for other meetings, call Margaret Ward-Masias at 543-7155. October 27, 11:45 a.m., Police Department Community Room.

See page 1.November 17, Historic Fire Museum, 2nd & Main. Sponsor:

NorthStar Engineering. Note date change because of Thanksgiving.

January 26, 2017 Program: Downtowner Awards; Sponsor: Executive Services

February 23March 23 , 11:45 a.m., Sponsor: ABC BankApril 27May 25 5. 11:45 a.m. Sponsor: Bank of the San Juans June 22, 11:45 a.m.; Sponsor: Pueblo Bank & Trust

Pueblo Heritage MuseumVictoria & B St. In the 1924 Denver & Rio Grande Western Freight Depot near historic Union Depot & the Railway Foundation Museum. Exhibits of historical, cultural groups of SE Colorado. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Adults $5, Senior & Military w/ID $4, 6-12 $3, Heritage Cen-ter members & under 6 free. 295-1517 or www.theheritagecenter.us for tours and info.

Special EventsWine Tasting, Fridays 4-6 p.m., Saturdays 1-4 p.m. 4 different wines each day. 80/Twenty Wines. Cheese from Springside Cheese.Forging the West, Nov. 11, Memorial Hall. Tickets, $17, on sale now, Pueblo Convention CenterArts & Crafts Boutique, Nov. 19, 9-5 & Nov. 20, 9-3, George L. Williams Pavilion, City Park. Gift items small to large from wood, crochet, leather to food. Proceeds to Pioneer Cemetery Association for restoration and research.

Pueblo Ice Arena1st & Grand, 553-2730, www.coolicepueblo.comCall for information on birthday parties and skating lessons.Hours: Mondays 5-7 p.m.; Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:15-5:15 p.m.; Friday 12:45-2:45 p.m. $3 sessions (including skates). Friday Night Lazer Lights 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6 per skater, includes skates. Saturday 12-2 p.m., 6:15-8:15 p.m. Adults $4; Kids $3, Skate rental $4. Oct. 29. Noon-2 p.m., Halloween Scary Skate.Nov. 21-26, Thanksgiving Break: Mon. 5-7 p.m., Tues. 12:45-2:45, 3:15-5:15Nov. 24: CLOSED, Thanksgiving dayNov. 25, 12:45-2:45, Fri Night Lazer Lights 7-8:30 p.m. $6Nov. 26, 12-2, 3-5, Holiday Celebration. $2

Pueblo’s Riverwalkpuebloriverwalk.org For reservations of facilities or to arrange walking tours call 595-0242.Fun for the entire family! To set up a family reunion, company party or kid’s birthday party, call 595-0242 to reserve your space today. Bring your family down to the excursion boats for a fun and exciting tour of the Riverwalk. Don’t forget our signature events – check out our website puebloriverwalk.org for dates and complete information.

Pueblo Convention CenterCity Center Drive & Main. For information about events or to book space call 542-1100 or online puebloconventioncenter.com.Oct. 17-21 Michigan State UniversityOct. 19 Colorado PERAOct. 20 Saint Mary-CorwinOct. 22 La Gente Youth Sport, Inc.Oct. 23-28 CCA of TennesseeNov. 5 A Caring Pregnancy CenterNov. 9 CSRA Southern Colorado Chapter SymposiumNov. 10 Pueblo Chamber - Business During LunchNov. 10-13 Parkview Medical CenterNote these events are published so that businesses in the area will know who will be in the area. We encourage retailers and restaurants to make these folk feel welcome in the area.

Convention Certificates ProgramThe Pueblo Downtown Association has a program aimed at getting

conventioneers into downtown businesses. At selected conventions, the Association presents $25 gift certificates to a conventioneer. These certificates list a single retail business or restaurant. Once the certificate has been presented to the business, that business may bring or mail it to the Association at 503 N. Main Street, Suite 652, Pueblo CO 81003 to receive payment by check. The certificates are printed on red paper and will be embossed. Retailers may issue their own certificates for specific conventions if they wish. Call Margaret at the Association office, 543-7155, for information.

SRDA230 N. Union Ave., call 553-3445 for information about all events. Pro-grams, exercise equipment and fitness classes for seniors at all ability levels. Bicycle share program is open to all Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Tues. & Thurs Senior Wellness Program. 1-2 p.m. Senior Self Defense 10 a.m. Computer classes, many levelsMon. & Wed. Tai Chi for Health 3-4 p.m.Tues. Zumba 5:30 p.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m.Wed. Art 11-1Fri. Genealogy 10 a.m.

Graffiti Hotline 553-2501

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PUSH NOTIFICATIONSpromoting your business to users of our mobile app.

Pushes available Tuesdays and Fridays.Call 543-7155 or email margaret@pueblodowntown.com

Reservations Oct. 20 - Nov. 20 due Oct. 9.

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Support the Pueblo Downtown Association & save money too! This is a reusable card, good until Sept. 30, 2017. Call the Downtown

Association office, 543-7155 to learn about the card and to purchase it as an Association member employee. Non-members may purchase cards at 80/Twenty Wines, JR’s Country Stores (Pueblo locations), My Friend the Printer or Springside Cheese Shop. Listed below are all discount card participants and the discounts they offer. See story on this page to download mobile app.

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Calendar Vendors WelcomeThe 2017 Historic Downtown Pueblo calendar is available

for sale now. We have a group of about 8 vendors already. If your business or organization would like to use the sale of the popular calendars featuring mostly previously unpublished photos of the area, its businesses and people as a money making venture,

contact Margaret at the office about reselling them. We do have a program which allows you to return unsold units for a nearly full refund. The season for best sales is just around the corner; call 543-7155 or email margaret@pueblodowntown.com if you would like to participate in the program.

Matching Funds Available for Sidewalks, Outdoor Security CamerasThe weather is cooling, but there is still time make needed

repairs and improvements to your property. If your sidewalks are deteriorating, we can help. Several years ago the Pueblo Downtown Association created a pool of matching funds for sidewalk replacement for its members we will match two percent per year of paid membership up to 10 years, or 20%, of the job cost. We did put a $1,500 cap on the match.

Beginning this year we have added another match to the mix. We will provide the same sort of match for the installation

of outdoor security cameras. Again the match is two percent for each year of paid membership up to 10 years. We did cap the match at $1,000, but we also will provide an instant $20 match to any member even a brand new one. One other condition of the match is that you agree to provide access to the record if the police department requests it.

We feel that this gives all members an equal chance for help with needed improvements and helps make downtown a safer and more welcoming place to do business.

Convention Center Display CasePresent your business to Convention Center visitors. The

Pueblo Downtown Association displays our “Pueblo” products and wants to share space in the case with member businesses. Displays will change in early November, January, March, May, July, September. Use of the case is open to all Association members (2 per period in addition to the Association).

Reserve your space and time today! Call 543-7155 or email margaret@pueblodowntown.com.

Download the Downtown AppOur app is providing smart phone users with information about the

area and its businesses. The links for downloading the new app will be available soon on our website www.pueblodowntown.com.

A benefit to all of our members is the ability to provide “push notifications” to app users. The Promotions Committee selects the pushes that will appear on the app in a given month on a first come-first served basis. We will notify you of the date your push will be posted. AllWays Unique, our app creator, has divided members by classifications: Food & Fun, Retail and Service.

1. 7th Street Station, 10% off food purchases2. 80/Twenty Wines, 10% off selected wines 3. Advanced Alarms, 10% off eqpt (monitoring not included)4. All Season’s Catering, 10% off room rental 5. Angelo’s Pizza Riverwalk, 10% off food, dine-in only6. Brues Alehouse, 10% off dine-in meals (1 per card)7. Carleo Creations, 15% off in-store merchandise 8. Colorado Optical Eyewear, 10% discount 9. Courtyard by Marriott, 10% off Bistro food only-

no Starbucks, liq. 10. Do Drop Inn, $5 off large pizza (dine in)11. Firestone Complete Auto Care, $14 off oil change 12. Franco’s Bistro, 10% off food purchase 13. Gray’s Coors Tavern, 10% off food purchase14. Greatest Gift, 10% of regular priced mdse. 15. Pueblo Riverwalk, BOGO boat rides. 16. J.R.’s Country Stores, 5¢ off per gal. gas 17. The Karmic Konnection, 10% off in-store mdse

18. Mobile Record Shredders, 10% off shredding-our store 19. Nacho’s downtown, 10% off purchase20. PS, I Love You Flowers, 10% off purchase21. Razmataz, 10% off full price clothing 22. REPS Union Avenue Sports Gym, 15% off yearly

membership 23. Rosemount Museum, $2 off admission per visitor 24. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, $1 off admission 25. Shamrock Brewing Co., 10% off food items 26. Signs by Scott,10% off sign orders up to $500 27. Southside Lawn & Landscape, 10% off resid.

design/install 28. Spangler’s Home Fashions, 20% off area rugs 29. Springside Cheese Shop, 10% off reg. price

in-store mdse.30. Ten Spot II, 10% off entire purchase 31. Tony Roberts, DDS, 10% off dental work32. Willie G’s BBQ, 10% off food purchase

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West Bros. Furniture Company, 117-119 S. Union AvenueA WalkThrough

TimeInformation & photos gathered by

Margaret Ward-Masias

This story is a re-print from the 1910 Colorado Journal of Industry. For years after I came to Pueblo, I had assumed that West Street was just named that because it was in the west part of the city.

It was actually named after Mr. George West, a businessman and mayor of the city. The building has been removed and a fenced parking lot is at the site on Union Ave. Here is the text from the Journal:

Never has there been a time in the history of any American city that has seen the establishment of more gigantic enterprises in all branches of industry than in Pueblo’s history. Here and there and everywhere have arisen temples of the shrine of Mammon, giants in size and financial strength and almost international in extent and scope of trade.

Especially favored in this respect has been the furniture business, supported by the steady increase incident to the constant establishment of new homes and offices. By far the greatest and wealthiest corporation which has chosen this city for a base of operations in the furniture line is that widely-known, old established and time honored institution, The West Bros Furniture Company.

Their mammoth three story with basement floor premises, located at 117-119 South Union avenue, occupies an aggregate floor area of 24,000 square feet. In addition to this are two large warehouses stocked with furniture, carpets, draperies, stoves, refrigerators, crockery ware, tin and granite ware; in fact, everything in the general house furnishing line. They were established twelve years ago by George F. West, and subsequently incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000, full paid at the time of incorporation, under the Colorado state charter, since when it has arisen out of comparative obscurity to its present standard as the foremost furniture house in southern Colorado.

This concern conducts a business of great magnitude, extending throughout the entire states of Colorado and New Mexico, employing therein a large number of men and several delivery wagons are busily engaged with the details of its local and foreign shipments.

In connection with this great establishment is an undertaking department, located at the lower floor of the Board of Trade building under the personal supervision of Mr. W. H. Sweeney, where they carry all kinds of undertakers’ supplies, with the finest funeral cars in the city. This department has the finest rooms in the state.

The officers of the

company are Hon. George F. West, president; N.A. Eyer, vice president; W.H. Sweeney, secretary and John T. West, treasurer.

Hon. George F. West is a native of Kentucky, a pioneer of the state of Colorado, a resident of Pueblo for the past twelve years and was formerly engaged in the mining business for about eight years; is a large real estate owner and prominently identified with the Masons, Select Friends of the Red Men and Woodmen of the World. He is 45 years of age and through his strict adherence to the dictates of integrity he has won present success. He holds at the present time the prominent position of mayor of Pueblo.

Mr. N. A. Eyer, the vice president, is a native of Indiana, 30 years old, has lived in Pueblo for the past ten years, and all this time has been with the firm; is a prominent Mason, member of the Woodmen of the World, Maccabees and I.O.O.F.

Mr. W. H. Sweeney, secretary, is a Canadian by birth, but has lived most of his life in Colorado for the past thirty years a resident of this city. He is 55 years of age, and has been quite extensively interested in mines. He has been engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in this city for twenty-five years, and was for many years a member of the old firm of Perkins & Sweeney. He is a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows and Elks.

The treasurer, Mr. John T. West, is a brother of Hon. George F. West. He also hails from the Blue Grass country; is 44 years of age; has been connected with his brother in several business operations; is a prominent member of the I.O.O.F., Workmen, Elks and the Woodmen of the World. All of these gentlemen are old residents of our municipality, highly connected socially and commercially and represent the highest type of citizenship.

Information for this story came from files in the Western History collection at the Rawlings Library. The photos and ads for this feature came from other printed sources.

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7th Street Station80/Twenty WinesAdvanced Alarm

Align Group InsuranceAll Seasons Catering

All Ways UniqueAmerican Bank of CommerceAmeriprise Financial Services

Angelo’s Pizza Parlor and-a-Moré Riverwalk

Armstrong JewelersBank of the San JuansBanner & Bower, P.C.Benefits Broker Inc.

Better Business BureauBlack Hills Energy

Blazer ElectricBoard of Water Works

Sandra L. Bradley, CPABrues Alehouse

Carleo Creations Jewelers, Inc.Center for American Values

Classic CornerColor-ado Pyrotechnics/Mike Carlisle

Colorado Bluesky EnterprisesColorado Lottery

Colorado Optical Eyewear ExpressionsColorado State University-Pueblo

Commonwealth Financial NetworkCopy(s) in a FlashThe Daily Grind

Damon Runyon TheaterDo Drop Inn

EDGIEEl Pueblo Museum

Embroidery Plus/Quick PrintEnt Credit Union

Executive ServicesFidelity National Title Company

Fieldman Financial ServicesFox’s Garden Supply

Franco’s BistroGallagher-Centennial Insurance

Gobin’s Inc.Grand Banquet / Party Rental

Gray’s Coors TavernGreat Divide Ski, Bike & Hike

Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce

The Greatest Gift & Scripture SupplyGreenwood Square

Hewitt & Couch, P.C.Historic Arkansas Riverwalk

of PuebloHistoric Federal Building

iE/303 IndustriesJones-Healy, Inc. Realtors

Jones-Urenda, LLCKaiser Permanente

The Karmic KonnectionKoncilja & Koncilja

Latino Chamber of CommerceLegacy Bank

Little Caesars PizzaLoaf ’N Jug

Mahlon Thatcher White FoundationMcAlister’s Deli

McPherson, Breyfogle, Daveline & Goodrich, PC

The Media CenterMetro Plaza

Minnequa Works Credit UnionMobile Record ShreddersMontgomery & Steward

Funeral DirectorsMy Friend the PrinterNacho’s Restaurant

Norick’s Auto ServiceNorthStar Engineering

Old Town Carriage HouseParkview Medical Center

PEDCo’s Business & Technology Center

The Place EateryPremier Homes

Pride City AwningP.S. I Love You Flowers & Gifts

Pueblo Arts AlliancePueblo Bank and TrustPueblo Bearing Service

The Pueblo ChieftainPueblo City Government

Pueblo Convention CenterPueblo County Government

Pueblo County Historical SocietyPueblo County Sheriff

Pueblo Courtyard by MarriottPueblo Crime StoppersPueblo Elks Lodge #90

Pueblo Government Agencies Federal Credit Union

Pueblo Heritage MuseumPueblo Urban Renewal Authority

Pueblo West Chamber of CommerceQuality Custom Woodwork

RAS ConstructionRazmataz

REPS Union Avenue Sports GymRexel Electrical

& Datacom ProductsRice Root Accounting Services

Tony Roberts, D.D.S.Rosemount Museum

RSL Accounting ServicesRush’s Pueblo Lumber

Sangre de Cristo Arts CenterSenior Resource

Development AgencyShamrock Brewing Company

Sharmar Village Care CenterShowroom at Rampart Supply

Signs by ScottSmartWatt Energy, Inc.

SoCo RadioSound Venture Realty

Southern Colorado Community Foundation

Southside Lawn & LandscapingSpangler’s Home Fashions

Springside Cheese ShopStatis Events

Stoehr CleanersWilliam Storms Allergy ClinicSuehiro Japanese Steakhouse

& Sushi BarSunflower Bank

Ten Spot IIUS Bank

Vectra BankVerle’s Barber Shop

Vidmar MotorsWaterfront, LLCWells Fargo BankWillie G’s BBQ

Work Zone Traffic Control, Inc.Xcel Energy

YWCA

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