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One of Pueblo's oldest and most historic
Bessemer was once the driving force in the area’s steel industry before becoming a neighborhood of Pueblo. Named in honor of founder Henry Bessemer, it remains a staple among the area’s steel manufacturers today. “The steel mills have been in Pueblo for over 100 years. We’re known as the Pittsburgh of the West,” says John R. Beaupre, realtor at HomeSmart Preferred Realty. “Pueblo made the most amount of steel in the west. It’s a great place for those in the present-day steel mill.”
Bessemer has many historical homes and is one of the more affordable areas in Pueblo.
Murals on historical buildings bring vibrance to the Bessemer neighborhood.
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Home to plenty of longtime neighborhood favorites
Bessemer has a robust dining scene composed of local restaurants and various cuisines. Tacos Fuego offers 12 taco options, while Jorge’s Sombrero is known for its margaritas. Do Drop Inn has been in the community since 1977, serving pizzas with the regionally famous green chile peppers. Beer Barrel is home to the original breakfast Slopper. “The Slopper is a Pueblo thing. If you haven’t had a Slopper, did you actually visit Pueblo?” Beaupre says. The breakfast Slopper comes with fried potatoes, bacon, cheese and egg topped with green chile on a hamburger patty. Gagliano’s Italian Market is a century-old, family-owned neighborhood store for groceries and sandwiches. “It’s something that doesn’t exist anymore in most cities. To this day, a Gagliano is still running it,” Beaupre says. “It’s like a general store like they have in Mayberry. If you become a regular, they’ll know you. They’ll say, ‘Are you coming in for your daily loaf of bread?’ and things like that.”
Pick up a variety of Italian imported goods at Gagliano's Italian Market in Bessemer.
The Beer Barrel is a popular local spot in Bessemer to hang out and have a beer.
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Homes date back to late 1800s/early 1900s
Homes in Bessemer match the neighborhood’s historic small-town aura. “Bessemer predominately has smaller single-story and two-story homes dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s,” Beaupre says. “It’s one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Pueblo.” Properties are also on the smaller end, with yards and homes sitting closer to one another. Architecturally, there’s a combination of Adobe brick ranches and cottages, turn-of-the-century bungalows and two-story Victorians. Cottages and ranch-style homes range from $100,000 to $300,000. Two-story homes can go for $150,000 to $400,000. Additionally, there are move-in ready homes and those that present investment opportunities. “Bessemer is one of the oldest Pueblo neighborhoods,” says longtime resident Nicki Hart. “There’s a lot of revitalization happening there.”
Find rows of historic bungalows in the Bessemer area.
A two-story home with a car port and well-manicured lawn is seen in Bessemer.
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Pocket parks that feature lots of water activity
Bessemer has a couple of pocket parks. Ray Aguilera Park is a 7-acre green space with a playground and baseball fields. Its miniature water park also has a swimming pool, splash pads, slides and a wading pool. The J.J. Raigoza Park, toward the neighborhood’s south end, also has 7 acres with a basketball court. Bessemer is adjacent to Lake Minnequa Veterans Memorial Park, which spans across 270 acres. Hikers and bikers frequent the 2.5-mile trails, and athletes compete on recreational fields and basketball courts. Lake Minnequa was once a private social club with a golf course.
Find a moment to relax at Ray Aguilera Park in Pueblo.
Lake Minnequa Park in Pueblo is the perfect place for an afternoon hike.
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Explore the history of Steel City
The Steelworks Center of the West takes visitors through the history of Steel City, specifically the CF&I Medical Dispensary, which was a significant reason behind most of Pueblo’s and Southern Colorado's development. Guided tours are available at Steelworks Park, and along with both permanent and rotating exhibits, the museum holds what may be the only remaining wood Mine Rescue Car in the country.
A statute dedicated to the area’s Steel Workers sits outside The Steelworks Center of the West i
Check out the Mine Rescue Car on display at The Steelworks Center of the West in Bessemer.
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Central High listed in National Register of Historic Places
Bessemer students can attend schools in Pueblo School District 60. Elementary-aged students can attend either Minnequa Elementary or Bessemer Elementary, which both earn C-minus grades from Niche. Pueblo Academy of Art receives a C-minus grade from Niche, while the C-graded Central High School, a STEM Magnet school, has been educating students since 1901 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Educational opportunities abound at Bessemer Elementary School in Pueblo.
A view of the Central High School in Pueblo is seen from the street.
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Adjacent to Interstate 25
Most people in Pueblo bike, walk or drive. Bessemer drivers have it easy with the convenience of Interstate 25 on the neighborhood's east side, providing access to Denver, Colorado Springs and Colorado City. The Pueblo Transit bus system has a route that goes through Bessemer. The Pueblo Memorial Airport provides flights to Denver, with over 200 connections across domestic and international cities. In case of emergencies, the Saint Mary Corwin Medical Center has many offices around the neighborhood. Because of the high summer temperatures, Bessemer may potentially be at risk of wildfires. Pueblo and its neighborhoods have an emergency notification system, as well as monitoring initiatives in conjunction with local fire departments.
Bessemer is largest steel manufacturer in the west.
Bessemer can find connecting bus lines throughout Pueblo.
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On average, homes in Bessemer, Pueblo sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bessemer, Pueblo over the last 12 months is $188,700, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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