Quaker Flour Mill facts for kids
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Quaker Flour Mill
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 Location in Colorado
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| Location | 102 S. Oneida St., Pueblo, Colorado |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1869 |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000568 |
| Added to NRHP | September 30, 1976 |
The Quaker Flour Mill, also known as the Show Room, is a very old building in Pueblo, Colorado. It has a long and interesting history. This building was first used to grind grain into flour. Later, in 1976, it became a place where people could watch shows, like a theatre. Because of its important history, the Quaker Flour Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This list helps protect important buildings across the United States.
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A Building Through Time
Pueblo's Oldest Structure
The very first part of the Quaker Flour Mill was built in 1869. This makes it the oldest building still standing in Pueblo, Colorado. Imagine how many changes it has seen over the years!
From Flour to Beer
When it was first built, the mill was used by the Quaker Flour Mill company. They made flour there. A few years later, in 1879, another company called the South Pueblo Flour Mill took over. Around 1890, the building got a new owner: the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. They used it to bottle and send out beer. This continued until a time called the Prohibition. During Prohibition (from 1920 to 1933), it was against the law to make or sell alcohol in the United States.
How the Building Changed
The Quaker Flour Mill started as a tall, four-story building. Its walls were made of thick sandstone blocks, about 30 inches (0.76 meters) wide!
Big Changes Over the Years
In 1890, some big changes happened. The top floor and the pointy roof were taken off. A new two-story section, made of brick, was added to the front of the building. Later, in 1927, a smaller, one-story part was added to the back. These changes show how the building was adapted for different uses over many decades.
