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ORDINANCE NO. 7n9n
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE ST. MARY'S
SCHOOL, 211 E. MESA AVE., AS A LOCAL HISTORIC
LANDMARK
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo's Historic Preservation Code, Title IV, Chapter 14,
declares that the City shall identify, designate and preserve those buildings, objects,
monuments, structures and sites which reflect outstanding elements of the community's
architectural and cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, the City's Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the
application for designation of St. Mary's School as a Local Historic Landmark, and has
recommended to the Planning and Zoning Commission the designation of this resource;
and
WHEREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the Historic
Preservation Commission's recommendation and the designation application and
submitted its recommendation thereon for landmark designation to Council;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The City Council finds and determines that St. Mary's School (Parcel Number
1501400019; Block 5, City Hall Place Subdivision, second filing) has significant
character, interest and value as part of the development, heritage, and cultural
characteristics of the City; and is associated with the life of persons significant in the
past, as defined in the Pueblo Historic Preservation Code Sec. 4 -14 -8.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby designates St. Mary's School as a local Pueblo Historic
Landmark, subject to the benefits, obligations and restrictions resulting from such
designation as described in Title IV, Chapter 14 of the Pueblo Municipal Code.
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SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval,
and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the records of the Pueblo
County Clerk and Recorder by the City Clerk.
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INTRODUCED: November 24. 2nn3
BY: Al Gurule
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APPROVED:
PRE DENT OF CITY COUNCIL
CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED: December 22, 2003
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Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
AGENDA ITEM # 3S
DATE: November 24, 2003
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTMIM MUNCH
LAND USE ADMINISTRATIONMIM MUNCH, ACTING DIR.
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE ST. MARY'S SCHOOL, 211 E. MESA
AVE., AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
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Shall City Council designate St. Mary's School as a local Pueblo Historic
Landmark, pursuant to the Historic Preservation Code, Title IV, Chapter 14 of the
Pueblo Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
Adoption of Ordinance
BACKGROUND
As is detailed in the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation, the St.
Mary's School was found to have "sign cant character, interest and value, as
part of the development, heritage, and cultural characteristics of the City" (Sec. 4-
14- %a)(1a)). It is further found to be "associated with the life of a person or
persons significant in Pueblo's past" (Sec. 4-14-8(a)(1 a)).
At the time this school was built in 1924 it was considered one of the best
parochial schools in Colorado. The people who worked and paid for the sc
were poor but proud Slovenian immigrants who made many sacrifices to get the
best education possible for their children. The thousands of Pueblo students
who graduated from St. Mary's from 1924 to 1971 excelled in many aspects of
life. They became doctors, teachers, principals, bankers, as well as
superintendents and foremen at the CF &I Steel Corp. Many became religious
leaders around the world.
The 1924 Pueblo Chieftain article announcing completion of the school described
it as the most prominent structure north of the Steel Mill and south of the
Arkansas River. It has retained this status throughout its history. It was
constructed largely of reused brick from the Eilers' Smelter, which was acquired
and demolished by St. Mary's Parishioners for the purpose of constructing the
school on the site.
Findings of staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission are attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact.