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Fenix Apartments

Posted by admin - September 25, 2012 - Historical Project
Location:Pueblo, CO
Owner:Housing Authority of Pueblo
Architect:James H. Gardner
General Contractor:Bassett Construction Co.
Construction Period:May 1989 - Feb 1990
LEED® Rating:Not Applicable
Description:This projected consisted of a renovation of a historic four-story brick and wood frame orphanage (Sacred Heart Orphanage) into a multi-family apartment complex. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in April of 1989.  This rehabilitation project began in January of 1989 with interior demolition, asbestos removal, roofing, and masonry cleaning, elevator installation, new HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems.

It was developed under the HUD Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program in conjunction with the State Division of Housing.  It consisted of 52 apartments, four one bedroom, 44 two bedroom and four three bedroom. The main structure has 47 apartments, while the old boiler house in the back has 3 units and the old priest house to the east was converted into a duplex.  This project involved restoration of the building's original architectural features including:

  • red pressed brick with Colorado whit sandstone foundations
  • cupola with a bell tower and original bell tops the entryway
  • astride round stone columns
  • shingled dormers (both new and original) which project from the tile roof
  • central entrance with birch staircase and carved newel posts
  • elevator installation
  • birch paneled entry doors, transoms and sidelights which are highlighted with art glass
An elevator was added in 1990 at a cost of $52,392 by separate contract.
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