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The Newman Building
 
By Cosmos Mariner, July 24, 2024
Durango skyscraper, circa 1896 Marker
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1 Colorado, La Plata County, Durango — 8 — Durango skyscraper, circa 1896
On East 2nd Avenue at East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on East 2nd Avenue.
The three-story building, center left, was Durango’s skyscraper, the Newman Building. It had the only elevator in the whole region. Built by Charles Newman, an early Durango druggist and politician, the structure indicated Durangoans had a great . . . Map (db m267896) HM
2 Colorado, La Plata County, Durango — The Newman Block — Historic site
On Main Avenue at East 8th Street on Main Avenue.
Built in 1892 by Senator Charles Newman, pioneer merchant, miner and legislator. He maintained his office here until his death in 1906. Major Daniel L. Sheets, cattleman and member of Colorado’s second state legislature, operated the U.S. Land . . . Map (db m51814) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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