National Register of Historic Places

El Monte Hotel

Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado
Listed
June 6, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90000870

About this property

The El Monte Hotel, located at 925 First Ave. in Monte Vista, Colorado was built between 1930 - 1931. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It is now known as the Monte Villa Inn. It was largely designed by E. Floyd Redding in Pueblo Revival style; it was built by Dutton-Kendall contractors. It is notable for its design and for how it came about. The town and its rural area long believed that a hotel was needed, and a committee was formed. The hotel was funded by public subscription following development of a plan and estimation of construction costs of $112,000. In a week-long drive, enough $100 shares were sold to raise $72,600, which, together with a bank mortgage, was just enough to enable the building to go forward.

Location

925 First Ave.
Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado
37.58069, -106.14596

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When was El Monte Hotel listed on the National Register?

El Monte Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 1990.

What type of historic resource is El Monte Hotel?

El Monte Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for El Monte Hotel?

The period of significance for El Monte Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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