Loveland Block and Coors Building, commercieel gebouw in Colorado, Verenigde Staten van Amerika
The Loveland Block and Coors Building are two historic brick structures in downtown Golden, Colorado. The Loveland Block was built starting in 1863 with two stories: ground floor for retail and upper floor for gatherings, while the adjoining Coors Building originally served as a grocery and bakery beginning in 1873 before becoming a saloon in 1906.
The Loveland Block was built in 1863 and served as a meeting place for the Colorado Territorial Legislature from 1866 to 1867, making these buildings one of only two known locations where the early territorial government convened in the state. After the legislature moved away, the buildings remained vital to local commerce and community life for generations.
The Loveland Block honors William A.H. Loveland, a pioneer who shaped the town's early growth. The building reflects how a single space served different purposes over time: a trading post downstairs, a Masonic meeting hall above, and later a gathering place for community life.
The buildings sit on Washington Avenue in downtown Golden and are easily accessible on foot as part of the historic district alongside other attractions. The Loveland Block now operates as a restaurant and bar where visitors can step inside and experience the space, while the Coors Building also contains shops and dining options.
The Mercantile inside the Loveland Block was one of Colorado's longest-running stores, operating for 119 years before closing in 1978. A fire in 2005 damaged the building severely, but the restoration work revealed and rebuilt original features such as the row of chimneys that now define its appearance.
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