The November 10, 1910 Colorado Transcript announced that the Overland Hotel was slated for demolition. The fraternal organization, Woodmen of the World, had purchased the building and planned to build a new lodge hall on the property. The plan called for all members to show up on Sunday and participate in the tear-down.
It is believed a small army of men will be on hand and make short work of demolishing the building. The various carpenters and other men who have practical knowledge as to how to go about the wrecking will take charge and direct the work.… The Woodmen expect that work on the new building will be commenced within a very short time.
Colorado Transcript – November 10, 1910
The next week’s paper announced “The old Overland hotel, relic of pioneer days is no more. The historical old building has given way to the mark of progress, and in its place will soon arise a splendid modern building.”
While the demolition went according to schedule, the splendid modern building never emerged. The lot stood empty until 1922, when Grant Churches purchased the property and built a garage on the spot. He later remodeled the building to hold an indoor swimming pool–the Golden Plunge. Today, it’s the site of the Buffalo Rose Event Center.
