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

Cornwall Block

120 East Main Street

— Constructed 1897 Builder: John Stewart & James Hall —

 
 
Cornwall Block Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 8, 2024
1. Cornwall Block Marker
Inscription.
Prior to 1895, an adobe structure stood on this site and served as a post office. The adobe structure was destroyed by fire and was replaced by a new brick building in 1897 by L.E. Cornwall. This building is representative of Florence's late nineteenth century architecture, as reflected in its brick and stone construction, the first story storefront, metal lintel above the storefront, rock-faced lintel and still courses, large windows facing the street on the upper story, and decorative secondary cornice with star ornaments. This building has served as a part of the commercial district for more than 100 years.

• 1897 Post Office
• 1900 Photography Studio on second floor, operated until 1949
• 1902 National Club Saloon
• 1906 Antler Bar
• 1912 Fulton Meat Market
• 1919 Miller Brothers Garage
• 1925 Bundy Auto Company
• 1937 Bundy Motor
• 1947 Doyles Auto and Pixler's Radio
• 1949 Hagaman Gas and Appliance
• 1975 Florence Auto Parts
• 2004 Everything Twice and Habitat for Humanity's Re-Store
• 2006 Retail space

This building is now Royal Contemporary and houses an art gallery and artists' studios on the
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first floor, and a private residence on the second floor.
 
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 1895.
 
Location. 38° 23.379′ N, 105° 7.007′ W. Marker is in Florence, Colorado, in Fremont County. It is on East Main Street (Colorado Route 115) near South Pikes Peak Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 E Main St, Florence CO 81226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley and in Pikes Peak Region. 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 the Comancherνa and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Florence Auto Company (a few steps from this marker); Lobach Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The First National Bank of Florence
Cornwall Block Marker is on extreme left side of building. image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 8, 2024
2. Cornwall Block Marker is on extreme left side of building.
(within shouting distance of this marker); Florence Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); 101-103 W. Main Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Drug (about 400 feet away); Florence's Beginnings (about 400 feet away); Early Agriculture & Ranching (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
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Jul. 19, 2026