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The Akin Building – 132 Laporte Ave.

The Akin Building – 132 Laporte Ave.

by Meg Dunn | Feb 28, 2017 | Architecture & Neighborhoods, Renovations & Razes

For 67 years, the Myron H. Akin building was an integral part of the fabric of Fort Collins. It sat prominently right up against the property line, an imposing presence along Laporte Avenue. And with travelers walking right past to get to and from the passenger train...
The Pulliam Community Building in Loveland

The Pulliam Community Building in Loveland

by Meg Dunn | Dec 16, 2016 | Architecture & Neighborhoods, Historic Preservation, Loveland, Renovations & Razes

In 1937, work began on the Loveland Community Building — the result of a public/private partnership between the town of Loveland, the Pulliam family, and the Works Progress Administration. The reinforced concrete building cost $150,000 to build, employed 180...
Readers Digest Version of the Downtown Plan: Urban Design Edition

Readers Digest Version of the Downtown Plan: Urban Design Edition

by Meg Dunn | Dec 6, 2016 | Architecture & Neighborhoods, Cultural Character

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” ― Abraham Lincoln Fort Collins is a city that understands the value of a good plan. A well made plan...
Hearsay & Happenstance: The second oldest remaining house in Fort Collins

Hearsay & Happenstance: The second oldest remaining house in Fort Collins

by Meg Dunn | Nov 23, 2016 | Architecture & Neighborhoods, Fort Collins, Frontier Faces, Then and Now

The oldest remaining house in Fort Collins is Auntie Stone’s cabin. Even by the early 1900s its significance in the history of the city was recognized. It was called the Pioneer Cabin and used as a meeting place by the Association of Pioneer Women (an...
The Poudre Valley Creamery Laboratory has a New Sign

The Poudre Valley Creamery Laboratory has a New Sign

by Meg Dunn | Oct 26, 2016 | Architecture & Neighborhoods, Historic Landmarks

On Laporte Avenue, right between Mason and Howes, is an oddly shaped little building often affectionately know now-a-days as the Butterfly building because of its unique roofline. This small little structure was once used as a laboratory and ice cream shop for the...
A Tour of the  Masonic Temple in Fort Collins

A Tour of the Masonic Temple in Fort Collins

by Meg Dunn | May 24, 2016 | Architecture & Neighborhoods, Cultural Character

On the southeast corner of Oak and Howes Streets stands a grand old building — the Masonic Temple. While the lattice windows and the pocked, cream colored brick are distinctive, it’s the central portico with six tall Tuscan columns supporting a triangular...
The Paul Maxwell Rock House

The Paul Maxwell Rock House

by Linda Devers Iannuzzi | May 17, 2016 | Architecture & Neighborhoods, Guest Post, Historic Landmarks, NoCo Notables

Have you ever traveled down South Overland Trail Road and wondered about the little stone house on the west side of the street that’s peeking out from behind the trees?  Today’s article is all about that house. It was written by guest blogger, Linda Devers...
Linden Street… Before the Square Was There

Linden Street… Before the Square Was There

by Meg Dunn | May 13, 2016 | Architecture & Neighborhoods, Then and Now

Summer is almost upon us and one of the things I look forward to most is heading downtown to enjoy the music, art, sculptures, and other entertainment on display in and around Old Town Square. And with the renovations complete and a whole new stage and seating area, I...
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