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It’s defined by stewardship.
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Change starts with people like you. Your donation helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can do more. Stay tuned for opportunities to make a difference in heritage and historical projects.
Project One:
New Headstone for Roy Bourquin’s Resting Place:
The historic Hotel St. Nicholas in Cripple Creek—
formerly the St. Nicholas Hospital founded by the
Sisters of Mercy—is raising funds to replace the
existing wooden grave marker for Roy Bourquin,
buried at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Born in 1889 and
passing in 1958, Roy—often known as “Army”
Bourquin—was severely injured at a young age, yet
his life ultimately became one of redemption. He
lived and worked at the St. Nicholas Hospital for
more than 20 years until his death, and his story is
closely intertwined with the history of the hospital
and the Cripple Creek community. Our goal is to
install a period-appropriate headstone bearing his
name, dates, and a brief account of his life; any
additional funds raised will support Mt. Pisgah
Cemetery.
Visit:https://gofund.me/449e6f684
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Project Two:
Supporting the Hose Co. No. 3 Fire Museum
The Hose Co. No. 3 Fire Museum preserves Pueblo’s early firefighting history and honors the men and women who protected the community long before modern equipment existed.
As part of our ongoing collaboration, the museum is seeking a 19th-century leather fire bucket to help complete an interpretive display representing early fire response and community preparedness. These buckets were essential tools in the era before pressurized fire engines, and authentic examples are now increasingly rare.
Original fire buckets typically range from $800–$900, depending on condition and provenance.
How You Can Help
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Donate an authentic 19th-century fire bucket, or
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Contribute funds toward the acquisition of one for the museum’s collection
All support directly benefits the Fire Museum and helps preserve a tangible piece of Pueblo’s working history.
Why It Matters
Fire buckets are more than artifacts — they represent:
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community cooperation
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early emergency response
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everyday citizens stepping forward to protect one another
Adding this piece would allow the museum to better tell the story of 19th-century firefighting and the people behind it.
If you’re interested in helping, please reach out through the Fire Museum or via In the Shadows Paranormal, and we’ll gladly help coordinate.
Thank you for supporting Pueblo’s heritage and the stories that keep it alive.
For more information, contact the museum, or if you wish to make a donation, send to:
Pueblo Firefighters Historical Society
116 Broadway Avenue
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
They will send a tax deductible receipt.