New Castle in Garfield County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Barry Building

— New Castle Museum on the Street —

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 7, 2018

1. Barry Building Marker

Inscription. In 1893, this two-story building served as a general merchandise establishment. Daniel Barry operated his business here until 1897. Cohn, Doll & Co (later Doll Bros. and Smith) operated a dry goods and general merchandise store here, followed by the Rocky Mountain Stores Co. from 1908-1915. Albert Nelson and Joe Brunetti later operated a garage and filling station in the building through the 1940s.

The building's next identity was as "Tony's Cue Club," operated by Tony Manupella with apartments on the second floor. Local residents have many fond memories of Tony's.

Erected 2016 by the Downtown Group, Town of New Castle. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 39° 34.296′ N, 107° 32.132′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Colorado, in Garfield County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 West Main Street, New Castle CO 81647, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Western Slope.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Odd Fellows Hall (a few steps from this marker); Exchange Stables (within shouting distance of this marker); New Castle Coal Mine Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jolley Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away).

Also see . . . Walking Tour of Downtown New Castle (pdf).

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(Submitted on July 13, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Barry Building - now a bar & grill. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 7, 2018

2. Barry Building - now a bar & grill.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.