The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the same building today, at 901 East Second Ave.
The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the same building today, at 901 East Second Ave.Courtesy of the Animas Museum

25 years ago: The Durango Police Department reported someone had painted graffiti that read the word “Sicko” on both Smiley buildings and the Durango School District 9-R Administration Building.

Items in this column were selected from The Durango Herald archives. Accuracy of content may not be verified.