Why the Goodnight Barn Matters: Pueblo’s Stone Legacy

In the premiere episode of the Pueblo Star Journal's new series, Historic Places, Living Stories, host Gregory Howell welcomes Laurel Campbell and Brad Bowers of Goodnight Barn Historic Preservation, Inc. for a conversation about one of Pueblo's most treasured historic landmarks—the Charles Goodnight Barn. More than just a historic structure, the Goodnight Barn serves as a gateway to the story of the American West, ranching in southeastern Colorado, and the people whose vision helped shape the region. The discussion explores the barn's connection to Charles Goodnight, the importance of historic preservation, and how heritage tourism, storytelling, and adaptive reuse can contribute to Pueblo's economic future. The episode also examines the organization's upcoming transition to ownership of the barn and surrounding property, what that means for the future of the site, and how community members can help preserve and share this remarkable piece of Colorado history. Join us as we launch a series dedicated to discovering how Pueblo's historic places continue to connect the past, present, and future. Guests: Laurel Campbell and Brad Bowers | Goodnight Barn: https://goodnightbarnpueblo.org/ Host: Gregory Howell Series: Historic Places, Living Stories Produced by: Pueblo Star Journal – Voices of Pueblo Podcast #HistoricPreservation #GoodnightBarn #CharlesGoodnight #PuebloColorado #HeritageTourism #VoicesOfPueblo #HistoricPlacesLivingStories #Storytelling #EconomicDevelopment #ColoradoHistory