Chestnut Apartments

05/31/2026

The basement pour turned out fantastic! Next up, framing.🌰🪚🪜

05/30/2026

More posts about the new cement coming soon but, check out our rose garden!!!🌹🌰🌹

05/30/2026

Before and after concrete pour. Progress!!🌰🔨🧱🪏

05/25/2026

We are very proud of our local historic designation!

Historic Property Spotlight: 322 Santa Fe Avenue / Chestnut Apartments

The Chestnut Apartment Building at 322 Santa Fe Avenue has been part of La Junta’s story for more than a century. The building was completed in 1908 and has operated over time as either a lodging house or an apartment building. It as a two-story apartment building with red pressed brick, sandstone trim, raised basement windows, and a distinctive porch facing Santa Fe Avenue.

One of the things we love about this building is that it reflects La Junta’s growth during an important period in the town’s development. The historic designation application notes that the building is locally significant for its role in the development of the city as an important stop for the railroad and as an example of early twentieth-century architecture.

Buildings like this remind us that housing has always been part of downtown life. Preserving them is not just about saving architecture — it is about keeping historic buildings active, useful, and connected to the future of La Junta.

05/20/2026

Summer morning sky, growing trees, so much concrete, front stairs almost done… progress!!!

05/03/2026

This post is for everyone who walks by and wants to know what the inside looks like. This is the basement as of today. We have pex laid out in anticipation of pouring concrete for in-floor heating. Living in “The Nut” means toasty feet in the winter!❄️🌰

04/28/2026

What’s a grand building without some trees? Landscaping has begun!! 🌳🌰

04/25/2026

It’s been a very good week for Chestnut Apartments! The LJ City Council approved local historic designation and major progress made on recreating and restoring the front porch. Spring is springing 🌸🌷🌼

04/19/2026

No big news. Just a Saturday morning looking, planning and being excited about the future of Chestnut Apartments.

04/11/2026

Last chance to give input for our community revitalization application to OEDIT (Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade). Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and ideas!

The Chestnut Apartment Building project is a 12-unit redevelopment at 322 Santa Fe in La Junta, Colorado. In addition to housing, we are exploring ways to incorporate community gathering space, public art, and creative programming that reflects the spirit of La Junta. We would love your input! Your....