Jacobs Building
Chaffee County
The Jacobs Building is significant at the local level in the area of Commerce from 1888 to 1916 and 1923 to 1954, for its long association with the late 19th century through the mid-twentieth century commercial development of the town of Buena Vista.
The Jacobs Building.
The building was constructed in 1888, when the city was flourishing. It operated as a saloon, and later as a warehouse during the first period of significance: 1888-1916. It then served as undertaker’s parlor, hotel, and antique store during its second period of significance: 1923-1954. The Jacobs Building exemplifies a commercial property located in many developing western towns such as Buena Vista during the 1880s. In more recent years, the property has remained active as an office, restaurant, art gallery, and boarding facility. During both periods of significance, the property was a venue for many of the town’s social events.