159 Years Ago
The July 10, 1867 Colorado Transcript reported that a blacksmith shop at the corner of 12th and Washington had burned down the previous weekend. The building was uninsured and owners figured the loss at $1200. They immediately began rebuilding at 12th and Ford.
The other downtown business owners were likely relieved to have a fire-based business away from their own buildings, which were of wood frame construction.
The Everett building (now Goozell Yogurt & Coffee) was constructed on the site of the former blacksmith shop in 1873.
