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Quaintance Block from Google Maps - Click to enlarge

I’m sure you’ve noticed the lovely brick building at 805 13th Street. You may be surprised to learn that this isn’t its original location.

Armistice Day Celebration showing the Quaintance building at its original location on the corner – Golden History Museum collection

It was constructed in 1911 at the corner of 13th and Washington. The photo above, taken on November 18th, 1918, shows the building at its original spot at the corner.

1960s photo showing the Quaintance building in its current location, west of the Conoco service station– Golden History Museum collection

In 1923, the building was moved west, to make way for a gas station at the corner of 13th and Washington.

Thanks to Preston Driggers for the research that uncovered these dates!

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