Historic Arkansas Riverwalk
The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk is a riverwalk in the US city of Pueblo, Colorado, along the Arkansas River. The riverwalk was constructed as part of an effort to attract tourists and trade to the city.[1] Its construction was inspired by the San Antonio Riverwalk in the city of San Antonio, Texas.[1]
Pueblo was founded near the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River. After a flood in 1921, the river was diverted to Pueblo Reservoir. The original riverbed was excavated as part of an urban renewal project, and the river was again rerouted.[1] The project continues to be improved and expanded.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c Critchley, Jill (September 18, 2001). "Renovation & Restoration: New stone riverwalk revitalizes Colorado community". Stone World. BNP Media. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
- ^ Pompia, Jon (October 6, 2020). "Pueblo Riverwalk: 20 years and growing". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
Further reading[]
- Darrow, Dennis (March 14, 2017). "Urban Renewal approves design-build approach for Riverwalk". The Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
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Coordinates: 38°15′55″N 104°36′44″W / 38.26528°N 104.61222°W
Categories:
- Pueblo, Colorado
- Parks in Colorado
- Tourist attractions in Pueblo, Colorado
- Transportation in Pueblo County, Colorado
- Colorado stubs