Cortez in Montezuma County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Belmont Bar
110 E. Main
The most notable occupant at this site was the Belmont Bar, a rough and raucous local drinking establishment during the 1950s and '60s.
The 1930s storefront is of an "art deco” character that has a nicely detailed polychromatic brick facade with shaped parapet, quoins, and inset panels of herringbone patterns.
Larry and Rene Yarbrough purchased the building in 1983 and established Pioneer Printing a few years later.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 37° 20.922′ N, 108° 35.008′ W. Marker is in Cortez, Colorado, in Montezuma County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 160) west of North Ash Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 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. Mead & Hengstler Lumber (within shouting distance of this 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 500 feet away); Charles Duff Mercantile (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cortez.
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