Bedrock Store Gas
by Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Title
Bedrock Store Gas
Artist
Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
We took a little drive over the La Sal mountains from Moab, Utah, into Colorado. We found a beautiful area called the Paradox Valley. It is a long lovely valley between 2 ridges, and extends southeast down to Naturita, Colorado. In the valley are just a few little towns - Paradox and Bedrock. And in Bedrock is the (now closed) Bedrock Store, consisting of a convenience store, gas station, liquor store and upstairs apartment. This is an image of the now closed gas pump and sign.
Constructed in 1882, the Bedrock Store played an important role in the commercial history of the Paradox Valley. In the 1800s, it served the local ranching community as a general merchandise store and U.S. Post Office. As the only store within thirty miles, during the 1900s it also served those associated with local mining. The first floor walls are of uncoursed native stone, and the upper floor is faced with wood. A somewhat elaborate peaked cornice tops the facade.
The store is currently closed and is for sale. For further history of the store and the Bedrock town, please see the description on the image "Bedrock Store" in our Colorado Images gallery.
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November 28th, 2012
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