TRINIDAD, Colo., April 22, 2019 – The Downtown Trinidad Development Group (DTDG) will be hosting an unveiling celebration for the ongoing renovation project of the historic Trinidad National Bank building on Friday, May 3rd, from 4:30 – 6:00pm. All are welcome to attend the community celebration.
Occupying 125-37 N. Commercial Street, The Trinidad National Bank building was built in the late 1800s by architects Gates & Huff. The original owner, Charles Poitrey, envisioned that the building “would be built on an elegant block” on land that was then the site of the Park Stable, Butz’s Saloon, and Motto’s confectionery store. At that time, The Trinidad Daily News opined that “this will be one of the best improvements ever made in this city.” *
120 years later, this landmark building will again play a leading role in the growth and commercial development of downtown Trinidad. It was considered to be the most beautiful building west of the Mississippi at the time it was built. It will also house a historical hall honoring the Champions of Trinidad starting with Sister Blandina, John Gagliardi, J Edgar Chenoweth, and forward to our present-day Champions.
Keeping the integrity of the building’s infrastructure, the building will include professional services plus restaurant and bar space on the main floor and an outdoor atrium on the second floor. Additional entertainment and gaming are planned in the “underground level” of this historic building.
The Trinidad National Bank building will have facade elements similar to when the building was originally built. Extra care was taken to save and store the deconstructed facade until it was needed to return to its original place. DTDG started the historic renovation project in February, 2016.
“During the renovation project, we have to again thank our contractors and team for the sensitive deconstruction and restoration of the facade and building interiors.”, said Karl Gabrielson, DTDG’s General Manager.
Prior to the unveiling celebration, at 4 p.m., the DTDG will also hold a ground-breaking ceremony to begin construction on the new Hilton Garden Inn, located at La Puerta de Colorado, at the junction of Interstate 25 and Commercial Street in the heart of Trinidad. Hotelier and Trinidad advocate, Cy Michaels, will be a partner and general manager of the new hotel.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Friday, May 3
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Trinidad, CO
- 4:00 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn ground-breaking ceremony at the entryway to La Puerta de Colorado, junction of Interstate 25 and Commercial Street
- 4:30 p.m., Unveiling Reception and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the current historic renovation project, The Trinidad National Bank, located at 133 N. Commercial Street
Tickets: No RSVP required; free to attend.
Media is invited to attend.
Led by CEO Jay Cimino, President Gina Cimino, and General Manager Karl Gabrielson, the historic Trinidad National Bank building is the fifth renovation project of the DTDG. The first building renovated being the award-winning Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center, the second the Purple Toad, the third the Marty Feeds building, and the fourth, the former Delmonico Building currently home to The Chronicle-News. The group has also built the new Phil Long Toyota dealership.
With the partnership of City Manager Greg Sund, Mayor Phil Rico and all City Council Members, Tara Marshall, Mike Valentine, many city workers, Ray Duran, Sal Pace, Office of Economic Development & Trade (OEDIT), Jim Jolly and Tom Verquer of Picketwire and Baca Joint Ditch Company, Grant Bennett, History Colorado, Joe Saldibar, Dana Crawford, Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Council of Government, and under the guidance of Governor Hickenlooper, The Trinidad National Bank building restoration project is a great example of how a Public and Private Partnership works to help its community.
*Source: Colorado Cultural Resource Survey, Architectural Inventory Form resource number 5LA2179.15
ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN TRINIDAD DEVELOPMENT GROUP
The Downtown Trinidad Development Group was created to engage in commercial development projects to stimulate the growth of Trinidad, and elevate it to become a vibrant tourist and residential community. The owners of the group have personal connections to Trinidad and the means to initiate targeted and strategic development efforts to stimulate additional investment into the Trinidad economy. Our efforts are designed to act as a catalyst for other critical infrastructure and development by local, county and state government agencies and private investors. We believe that collectively, with city officials and other developers, Trinidad is poised to become a first-class destination embodying the history and resiliency that epitomizes our great state.
Our efforts will take advantage of all available incentives and government programming to include, but not limited to: urban renewal, business improvement districts, tax incentive financing, as well as historical preservation and jump-start initiatives. For more information, visit Downtown Trinidad Development Group.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Gina Sacripanti
719-575-7016
