Pueblo PopUp Watertower Place Tour

Watertower Place Historic Tour with Author Gregory Howell

Step inside one of Pueblo’s most iconic and mysterious landmarks. Join author Gregory Howell for a rare, guided tour of the former Nuckolls Packing Company, now known as Watertower Place, as part of the Pueblo PopUp weekend.

This 90-minute immersive experience brings to life the story told in Watertower Rising: The Nuckolls Legacy. Moving through the actual spaces where history unfolded, guests will explore the evolution of one of America’s most innovative meatpacking operations, from its founding in 1890 to its modern-day rebirth.

Guided by the chapters of the book, this tour is more than a walk through a historic building. It is a journey through time. You will learn how Emmet Nuckolls built a business at the Union Stockyards, how GH Nuckolls partnered with Norwegian engineer Hans Peter Henschien to create a revolutionary gravity-fed plant, and how the facility survived the Great Pueblo Flood of 1921.

You will also discover the powerful and often overlooked story of the third generation of leadership. Sisters Marion and Della Nuckolls stepped forward during one of the most challenging periods in American history to lead the company with strength, creativity, and resilience. Their story is one of innovation, community, and courage.

Along the way, guests will experience key features of the original plant, including its massive industrial spaces, architectural innovations, and remnants of its past life. The tour also highlights the building’s remarkable transformation into Watertower Place, a symbol of adaptive reuse and community-driven revitalization in Pueblo.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, architecture lover, or simply curious about Pueblo’s past and future, this tour offers a rare opportunity to see, hear, and feel the legacy of a place that helped shape a city.

Tour Details:
Saturday, April 25
10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Duration: 90 minutes
Group size limited to 25 participants per tour
Waitlist available

Come walk the floors, hear the stories, and experience the legacy.

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