Wilbur in Green

This lovely creation is yet another, familiar work by local artist John Wilbur. Set along the creative corridor, we spotted it by the ice arena.

Sure Shot

I keep calling these cannon balls, but they are actually historical shells used by the U.S. Army at one time. They are mounted, but hidden in a bush off Main. St.

Tiki

This happy dude is grinning a mile wide. Not sure if he beckons people into to the tavern where he perches or if he means good luck, but his bright red and gold cannot be missed on a cruise down Main st.

Red Top no more

Though this restaurant is now closed and re-opened as a catering business, we can still appreciate the vintage twist painted on the side while it was still home to the huge burgers.

Images of the Past

This painting is a reproduction of the Federal Building that hangs in one of the stairwell landings of the building itself. Go stand on the sidewalk and have a look. The view is almost exactly the same, except for a few minor details.

High Above B

You rarely see a building with character like this curved gem. Though it appears to be abandoned, we know its got some good history to it and hope someday to see it revived. Its in a great location- nestled at the bottom of the Union Ave. Bridge on B Street. Just look up!

Some Color for Your Day

Yes, it can be challenging to get a good picture in the winter when everything is brown and gray. Unless you happen across the path of Pueblo's Creative Corridor. You can fin art and color to perk up your day. Keep posted for more to come. We love to highlight the art around town and are proud that the city has such talent. Want to learn more? Head downtown and start walking on your 500 miles!

Caught in the Nap

We caught Santa napping outside the Springside Cheese Shop over on 5th Ave. If you haven't yet discovered this hidden gem, we have to tell you, we are as over the moon about their cheese as Santa is.

Ye Ole Antiques

With the unseasonably warm weather, this weekend would be a great opportunity to do some "sale-ing". The kind walking from antique store to antique store downtown that is.

P.S. Happy Birthday T! xoxo

Thank You to Our Veterans

While reading names from the Veteran's Bridge, the graphical lines of the walk way from the street caught our eye. Almost like a modern work of art in itself.

Iron Flowers

You may have noticed by now, that iron work usually catches our eye. Do these iron flowers look familiar to you? Unless you are apt to stop and smell the roses (we couldn't resist the pun), you may not have ever even noticed these scrolling flora throughout the city. They are on several light posts all about town, concentrated mostly across the bridges and downtown.

Lady in White

This little lady can be seen perched downtown in the vicinity of 5th and Court st.

Pueblo is home to several artists, and its a joy to see local businesses showing support by showcasing their work. Molded in what appears to be stone, this Native American woman holds a piece of pottery.

Front Door Friday

Or "Front Entrance Friday" for this particular home/building. The cute little gargoyles are actually above the front door and are far more interesting. Wouldn't you love them perching on your roof?
I also love the family's monogram designed into the building and the gothic style weather mane topping if all off of this downtown building/family residence in our river walk district.

We wish everyone a happy Memorial Day weekend, the official start of summer. And thanks to those of you who inquired where we were this week and being patient with the erratic posts. We promise
the weeks to come will be smoother as the 150 screen printing t shirt project, bank website, furniture overhaul and picnic planning for 200 are all done!  Woo Hoo! Summer has begun for us here at PPAD, and we have a lot of fun and interesting pictures already in the line up that we are excited to show you. We also will be traveling around the state with new Colorado transplants, folks staying with us from China,  Florida and Texas along with some of our own family jaunts, so, stick around with us this summer, its going to be HOT!

Pueblo Eye

Ferris Wheel at the Wild, Wild West Festival

We got a kick out of this photo. At first glance it reminds us of the "London Eye". Also known as the Millennium Wheel. You know, the perpetually rotating ferris wheel smack dab in the middle of London's financial district.  Look there in the background. Do you recognize that cupola? Yep, that's the one we posted about a few months ago on City Hall. Ah, the bustling metropolis of Pueblo. Actually, if you were around town this weekend, you couldn't help notice the town was bustling. We had the huge Wild, Wild, West Festival AND the Pro Bull-Riders Rodeo going on. Let summer begin!

      The Pueblo Eye vs. The London Eye

    Source

Tulip in Stone

Tulip fountain seen in a courtyard downtown

The Vail Hotel

We liked this shot reflecting Memorial Hall across the street to introduce you to this historical building.

We have to start at the front door of this magnificent downtown building. This shot was chosen so you can see the oak doors up close. We will focus on the more beautiful aspects in another post, as you can see there was some original stained glass work done to the top of the door that needs to be shown off. If you back up across the street the beauty of this sort of Victorian style building comes to life. It was built in 1910, and at the time, considered to be the the most modern hotel this side of Chicago. Yes, it is on the National Historic Register. And yes, just as you might think- it rumored to be haunted. (Click here for footage by Ghost Adventures). For now though, its a retirement home. Perhaps that is fitting, yes?

Trickling Tile

I'd love to have these all over the Place.  This tile, if you look closely, is actually a fountain downtown!

Familiar Towers

You may recognize these towers in the skyline, but not sure exactly where? They are most apparent driving South on I 25, but actually located off of Santa Fe Ave.

Mother Earth

Mary and her OHNO crew have been meeting every Wednesday morning for years to help tend to the Mineral Palace Park Conservatory flower bed mound. Take a minute when on this side of town to admire their work.

There were plenty of Earth Day celebrations going on around this past weekend. During a stroll around Mineral Palace Park we met members of OHNO (Old Historic North-side Organization). They are passionate, as we all should be, about the upkeep of this beautiful, historical laden park.
For more info on OHNO click here.

Scrolling Grey

This delicate iron work can be found as part of a gazebo downtown across from the Union Depot.

Don't think of cloudy days as gloomy or down. Think of them as days to relax and quiet down from the norm, to gather your thoughts and rest your mind!