Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
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During the early twentieth century, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home expanded significantly with new cottages, apartments, and administrative buildings. The grounds were planted with trees, making it a pleasant place for Monte Vista families to have a picnic.
Location
Monte Vista, Colorado
Place
San Luis Valley
Date
1935
Copyright Notes
Image courtesy of The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.