Cortez in Montezuma County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Mead & Hengstler Lumber

111 E. Main

By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 10, 2020

1. Mead & Hengstler Lumber Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lumber and hardware businesses have operated at this location since the early 1900s.

The outbuildings and frame construction buildings in back of the main structure were built around 1900. The front portion of the building was constructed of block and brick in 1944. A careful inspection of the brickwork on the exterior reveals a southwestern-style design.

Businesses at this location have been owned and operated by: the Gibson family (1910- 1930); the Sturtevant family (1930-1940s); L.R. Peterson family (1940s-'60s); Cortez Lumber and Hardware and the Charles E. Brubaker family (1960s-'70s); and Bru's Paint Store (1970s-2000s).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 37° 20.911′ N, 108° 35.019′ W. Marker is in Cortez, Colorado, in Montezuma County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 160) and South Beech Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 East Main Street, Cortez CO 81321, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Belmont Bar (within shouting distance of this

By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 10, 2020

2. Mead & Hengstler Lumber Marker

marker); Owl Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Journal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nu-Way Western Wear (within shouting distance of this marker); Montezuma Title & Realty (within shouting distance of this marker); Montezuma Valley National Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cortez Public School (Calkins) (about 400 feet away); Charles Duff Mercantile (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cortez.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.