Every Domino Has a Story

Domino Information: # 1-45

Current Owner:	anonymous
Status:	floating
Part of Topple #:	1
Physical Numbers:	3\|5
Parent Serial Number:	1
Direct Decendents (children) Serial Number:
Total # Decendents:	0
Last Confirmed Location:	Telluride, Colorado

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Journal entry from: Scott (updated: Sat Aug 23 15:34:20 -0600 2008)
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The Domino was claimed in Telluride, Colorado. Here's what the claiming party wrote:

In 1998 I noticed that the 1st National Bank Bldg. in Telluride, Co was looking really bad. It had been built in 1891 by L.L. Nunn who along with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse had built the world's first AC commercial grade power plant in Telluride and had been allowed to deteriorate to the point where the corner tower had to be removed for safety reasons and the building itself was just crumbling. Having lived in Telluride since 1971, I was well aware of the story, but it seemed that the Telluride government would not enforce its building codes against the current owners since they were afraid that the only movie theater in town which was housed in the building would be shut down. The owners soon figured this out and just let it crumble. Since I knew the owners, I called them and we made an agreement that they would cooperate with me in putting together buyers and investors to purchase and first stabilize the building and ultimately restore it to its former grandeur. I had in former years been involved in restoring four other buildings which were also classified as National Historic Landmark buildins in the town and new that it would be a big job but also rewarding. It didn't take too long to put together a plan with the Colorado State Historical Society who were very interested in savings and restoring the building. The person I talked with at the State was Hal Hutchinson and he was enthusiastic in his support. Later, he put me in touch with the Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington D.C. and the Director, Richard Moe who was also very supportive. The historical resoration effort led to me meeting many people with a heart-felt concern for community and historic buildings. I met specialists in many areas including Felicia Harmon from Loveland, Co who was an expert in restoring building with a specialization in old theaters. Ceta, as we called her was very good at what she did and enthusiastic in her support of the project, but supportive in general of me and my family. In 2000, when I decided to start the Telluride Tech Festival (www.telluridetechfestival.com) Ceta pitched right in. She insisted on introducing to two old friends of hers who were from Boulder. Their names were Herb and Trent and through the years they have become close friends, business partners and allies. Herb is the person that gave me the domino. I can only imagine, based on my past experience, where this one will lead.

Journal entry from: Anonymous (updated: Sat Aug 02 09:24:33 -0600 2008)
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This domino was created for TELLURIDE TECH FEST 2008. We hope that you are able to set something big in motion!