Florence in Fremont County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Daniels Block Building
112-114 West Main Street
— Constructed in 1897 —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 5, 2023
1. The Daniels Block Building Marker
The Daniels building replaced the W. R. Daniels residence, which was the original building on the property. The first story of the building consisted of two stores. One was the W. J. Daniels Drug Store and the other was known as G. A. Eldredge Dry Goods.
In 1897 two doctors occupied two of the upper level rooms for their practices. Other uses for the upper level included an attorney's office, two private apartments and the quarters for the London & Cripple Creek Reduction Company. The Florence Tribune also had offices here at one time.
In 1927 Jim the Tailor and the Crow Drug Company shared the building until the 1950's. Jim's Clothing was in the building from the 1950's till 1975. In 1975 a fire set by two boys resulted in the destruction of the building and the death of one man living in one of the upper level apartments.
A new one-story building was built on the site in 1976, and continued to operate as Jim's Clothing until 2003.
Mercantile and antique businesses operated here continuously through the present.
Erected by the City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 38° 23.409′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J. C. Penney (a few steps from this marker); 113 West Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 120 W. Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Florence Firehouse, Florence City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Agriculture & Ranching (within shouting distance of this marker); Carmondy Block (within shouting distance of this marker); City Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); Florence's Beginnings (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 5, 2023
2. The Daniels Block Building Marker
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 43 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
