Alamosa in Alamosa County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

American Legion Building

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

1. American Legion Building Marker

Inscription.

Designated
Landmark
City of Alamosa
Historic Registry
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Dickey-Springer
Post No. 113
American Legion
Laid by
Charles G. Dawes
Vice-President U.S.A.
July 27, 1925

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1925.

Location. 37° 28.084′ N, 105° 52.067′ W. Marker is in Alamosa, Colorado, in Alamosa County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 160), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 714-718 Main Street, Alamosa CO 81101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains

and in the San Luis Valley.

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 New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alamosa Post Office (1935) (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 600 feet away); American National Bank Building (about 700 feet away); Emperius Building (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alamosa Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adams State College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alamosa (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alamosa.

Regarding American Legion Building. The Rialto Theater was a long-time fixture,

Paid Advertisement

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as evidenced by the old marquee. At some point, the Legion post relocated to 4th Street.

Also see . . . City of Alamosa CO Historic Registry. (Submitted on November 24, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

American Legion Building Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

2. American Legion Building Cornerstone

American Legion Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

3. American Legion Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.