History
The Coronado Lodge, at 2130 Lake Ave. in Pueblo, Colorado, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. It was built "ca. 1940-41 by Ralph and Anna Ferris, the Coronado Lodge was part of a national boom in motel construction between 1940 and 1960 that reflected the nation’s growing automobile-based mobility and increased disposable income for leisure travel in the years following World War II. The Coronado Lodge is important for many reasons, most strikingly for its association with the history of African American travel and tourism during the era of segregation." It was deemed "an excellent example of Pueblo Revival-style mid-century motel architecture. The Pueblo Revival style produced an eye-catching appearance that appealed to travelers by evoking the history and romance of the Southwest. The style is particularly appropriate for Pueblo, which historically has had a large Hispano population with ties to New Mexico. The Coronado Lodge displays several distinguishing characteristics of the Pueblo Revival style including stepped massing, flat roofs with parapets, stuccoed adobe and concrete block walls, projecting vigas, portales with corbelled brackets, and flat...
Common questions
What is Coronado Lodge?
Coronado Lodge is a historic Pueblo Revival-style motel at 2130 Lake Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado. Built around 1940-41 by Ralph and Anna Ferris, it is significant for its association with African American travel and tourism during the era of segregation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
When was Coronado Lodge built?
Coronado Lodge was built around 1940-41 by Ralph and Anna Ferris. Its construction was part of a national boom in motel building between 1940 and 1960, driven by growing automobile-based mobility and increased disposable income for leisure travel after World War II.
Where is Coronado Lodge located?
Coronado Lodge is located at 2130 Lake Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado.
Is Coronado Lodge open to the public?
No, Coronado Lodge is classified as a private residence in this entry and is not open for tours.
What architectural style is Coronado Lodge?
Coronado Lodge is described as an excellent example of Pueblo Revival-style mid-century motel architecture. Its distinguishing features include stepped massing, flat roofs with parapets, stuccoed adobe and concrete block walls, projecting vigas, and portales with corbelled brackets.
Why is Coronado Lodge historically significant?
Coronado Lodge is significant for its association with the history of African American travel and tourism during the era of segregation, and as an excellent example of Pueblo Revival-style mid-century motel architecture. The style was deemed particularly appropriate for Pueblo, which historically has had a large Hispano population with ties to New Mexico.