Our Story
do the right thing and the universe will take care of the rest.
where it all began
When Paul Andrews first set foot on this land, he saw more than just open space – he saw an opportunity to create something Buena Vista desperately needed: a year-round community where people from all walks of life could put down roots. Inspired by the town’s 130-year history and guided by the founding principles that shaped Buena Vista, Paul envisioned a neighborhood that honors the past while building for the future. He understood that every great community thrives on diversity – a mix of people, backgrounds, and home types that create richness and character.
bv’s next chapter
At its core, The Crossing is a manifestation of this vision – an inclusive, sustainable community-first neighborhood designed to positively shape Buena Vista’s next chapter. While welcoming new residents, it remains deeply committed to those who already call Buena Vista home, offering high-quality, attainable housing for essential workers and locals. With thoughtfully crafted for-sale and for-rent homes, The Crossing enhances the town’s unique spirit, proving that when community comes first, everything else follows.
paying homage to our history.
hallock avenue
Will Hallock arrived in Buena Vista with his parents in 1880. Later in life, he and a partner established a successful lumber business, an opera house, and the town’s first bank. Will married Bessie Keyser, and they had one daughter, Lone. He also ranched southwest of Buena Vista and proudly served as the flag bearer for Buena Vista’s Rodeo Parades.
Read McCulloch – Executive Director Chaffee Housing Trust
Enderline Avenue
Alphonse “Foozy” Enderline came to Buena Vista in 1885. As the town’s only plumber, he was always in high demand. He was also a firefighter, a baseball player, and an enthusiastic winemaker, crafting dandelion, chokecherry, and elderberry wines from local fruit. Foozy and his wife, Liz, are buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, where their double plot is uniquely enclosed by plumber’s pipe—the only one of its kind in the northwest corner of the cemetery.
Geneva Kowalski – Principal Studio K2 Architects
Pinkston Lane
Milt Pinkston was born in Buena Vista in 1900. He worked on the Colorado Midland Railroad and later drove a stagecoach along the Midland Trail into Buena Vista. Milt and his wife, Rose, had two children, Olive and Milton Jr. A passionate railroad historian, Milt turned his home into a museum filled with artifacts documenting Buena Vista’s rich railroad history.
Brain Welch Principal EV Studio
Mason Lane
Mary Mason arrived in Buena Vista with her parents in the early 1900s. She became the town’s first librarian in 1916 and served as postmistress in 1917. Alongside her brother, she owned the Ice & Coal business on Railroad Street and later expanded it to include a Conoco gas station.
Libby Fay Mayor of Buena Vista
Roman Lane
Dorothy Roman dedicated her life to education, teaching in Buena Vista from 1936 to 1982. She taught Music, Dance, Drama, Debate, English, Spanish, Latin and History. Dorothy played the piano and organ for most of the churches in town and directed school choirs. She even traveled to Guatemala to perfect her Spanish. An avid gardener and devoted bird watcher, she left her estate to the Buena Vista Library and the Arkansas Valley Humane Society.
Andrew Atchley Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Rooks Lane
Bill Rooks was a dedicated member of the Buena Vista community, serving on the school board for 20 years. His commitment to education earned him the Colorado Rural School Board Member of the Year award. Bill also served as President of Mountain BOCES and was actively involved with the Chaffee County Cattlemen’s Association and the Soils Conservation District. His thoughtfulness and dedication to student success continue to inspire Buena Vista’s teachers and staff today.
Lisa Yates Superintendent of Buena Vista Schools
Staszak Avenue
In 1996, Officer Trevor Staszak responded to a traffic accident to assist a motorist in need. While out of his patrol car rendering aid, he was struck and killed by a drunk driver. We honor Officer Staszak, badge number BV4, for his service – his courage and sacrifice remain an enduring example to us all.
Buena Vista Police Officers past and present
it takes a village to build a community.
Thank you to all the partners who are helping our vision come to life.