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11/16/2005
ORDINANCE NO. 7390
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE MOREY BERNSTEIN
HOUSE, 1819 ELIZABETH STREET, 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 present application was initiated by the property owner, and the
City's Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the application for designation of
the Morey Bernstein House 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 the Morey Bernstein House (Lots 27
To 29 + S 10 Ft Of 30 Blk 26 Dundee PI. Lots 1 To 3 + E 36 Ft Of 4 Blk 14 Bartlett +
Miller) is associated with the life of persons significant in the past, and embodies those
distinguishing characteristics of an architectural -type or engineering specimen; as
defined in the Pueblo Historic Preservation Code Sec. 4 -14-8.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby designates the Morey Bernstein House 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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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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Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: October 11, 2005
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH
LAND USE ADMINISTRATION /JERRY PACHECO
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE MOREY BERNSTEIN HOUSE, 1819 ELIZABETH
STREET, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
ISSUE
Shall City Council designate The Morey Bernstein House as a local Pueblo Historic Landmark,
pursuant to the Historic Preservation Code, Title IV, Chapter 14 of the Pueblo Municipal Code.
Adoption of Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their
regular meeting September 14, 2005, and the Historic Preservation Commission at their regular
meeting August 25, 2005.
BACKGROUND
As is detailed in the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation, the Morey Bernstein
House was found to have direct and substantial association with a person significant in the past
(Sec. 4- 14- 8(a)(1a)). The house at 1819 Elizabeth was built by Asbury White, co-founder of
White & Davis Department Store. He built the house in 1926 at the age of 66, a symbol of his
successful business career. The second owner of the house was Morey Bernstein, perhaps
Pueblo's most renowned author. In 1956, Bernstein's amateur interest in hypnotism led to the
publication of "The Search for Bridey Murphy", elevating hypnotism into something of a national
mania and laying the groundwork for later interest in reincarnation and channeling.
The house is further found to embody distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or
type (Sec. 4- 14- 8(a)(2b)). The house is a good example of the Mediterranean/Tuscan style,
with remarkable physical integrity. It informs us, without the confusion of later accretions, of the
significance of this style in a real economic, political, and social context.
Findings of staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and Zoning
Commission are attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact.