Newman Block
Also known as Newman Building,Kiva Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Newman Block
Newman Block, at 801--813 Main Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1979: the first place in Durango to be listed. Only 260 of Colorado’s 1,569 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Richardsonian Romanesque, as it does for 21 other Colorado listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Durango, Colorado, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 25 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
801--813 Main Ave., Durango · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Newman Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Newman Block
Is Newman Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1979 (Register number 79000613).
Is Newman Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Durango-Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad, 9.4 miles away.
Can you visit Newman Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Newman Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84131128 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.