Bessie Smith was an architect.
Bessie Smith was born and raised in Greeley. She went to Greeley High School where she graduated in 1899. She was unique in not many women were in professional careers back then.

She designed the Plumb Farm House.
The house was built in 1907 with a cost of $2500. Bessie included several modern conveniences such as a downstairs bathroom, furnace and the house was wired for electricity.

The Coronado Building was another of her designs.
This building is still standing. it is located on the corner of 9 Avenue and 9 Street. It cost $40,000 to build. Completed in 1906, it was the largest building downtown.