Florence in Fremont County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Carmondy Block

122 West Main Street

— Constructed in 1894 —

Carmondy Block Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 5, 2023

1. Carmondy Block Marker

Inscription. Thomas Carmondy was the original owner and his business advertised furniture, carpets, Queensware and undertaking services. The embalming room was described as having "every latest improvement", and his other stock "is unexcelled by any of its kind in Fremont County." By 1905 the building housed the furniture store of S. W. Lee. By 1916 Carmondy was operating a real estate business.

In 1923 Florence Recreation was listed offering bowling and ice cream. By 1953 it was known as Huskie Bowl. In 1960 the business was named the Florence Bowling Alley.

In 1964, Ken's Furniture was in this location and also the building to the west. This business continued to at least 1985. The building passed through several owners and became Diamond Lil's Antique Store in 2004. In 2006 the building was sold and housed Windmill Antiques and is currently occupied by Heartland Antiques.

Erected by the City of Florence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 38° 23.413′ N, 105° 7.128′ W. Marker is in Florence, Colorado, in Fremont County. Marker is on West Main Street (Colorado Route 115), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 W Main St, Florence CO 81226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Julius McCandless Hardware (here, next to this marker); 120 W. Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Van Nest Building (a few steps from this marker); Andrews Block (a few steps from this marker); J. C. Penney (a few steps from this marker); Florence Firehouse, Florence City Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Mezzanine Antiques and Collectibles, LLC (within shouting distance of this marker); Lovell Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Carmondy Block Marker on front door. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 5, 2023

2. Carmondy Block Marker on front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.