In April 1964, some of the buildings on the south end of Rio Grande land were in the process of being demolished, “to make way for future development of the area. Officials said that some of the structures were not suitable for remodeling or rehabilitation. From the corner at 5th Street and Main Avenue, the old Durango Assay Co. building is gone, and Anita’s Bar has been demolished.”
In April 1964, some of the buildings on the south end of Rio Grande land were in the process of being demolished, “to make way for future development of the area. Officials said that some of the structures were not suitable for remodeling or rehabilitation. From the corner at 5th Street and Main Avenue, the old Durango Assay Co. building is gone, and Anita’s Bar has been demolished.”Durango Herald file photo

75 years ago: “Tonight’s concert by the Durango Municipal Band will be in honor of three visiting musicians from Chicago H. A. Vandercook, head of the Vandercook School of Music, Guy E. Holmes, noted composer of band music, and Nate Chalmers, well-known cornetist, who will arrive in Durango today.”

50 years ago: “Haircuts for adults will go up to $1.75 at all Durango barber shops, Barbers Local Union 901 announced. Haircuts for children under 12 will remain $1.50.”

25 years ago: “The Van-Dal Landfill will close and fees will be imposed at the Bayfield and Marvel landfills the La Plata County Commissioners voted. The unanimous votes came despite a written request from the city of Durango to postpone the decision one month.”

Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.