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Then & Now – Veterans Memorials

Then & Now – Veterans Memorials

by Dean Schachterle | Oct 14, 2018 | Fort Collins, Guest Post, Museums & Historic Sites, National History, Renovations & Razes

The first Larimer County Veterans Memorial was constructed in May 1944. It was located in center island at 100 block of Laporte Avenue, next to North College Avenue.

Jacob’s Ladder, now the Birch Ruins

Jacob’s Ladder, now the Birch Ruins

by Meg Dunn | Apr 17, 2018 | Estes Park, Historic Landmarks, Museums & Historic Sites

“In a dream [Jacob] saw a ladder that reached from earth to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down on it.” – Genesis 28:12 Al Birch was a reporter from the Denver Post when he first visited Estes Park. At the time, there wasn’t...
The Franz-Smith Cabin

The Franz-Smith Cabin

by Meg Dunn | Apr 1, 2018 | Frontier Faces, Historic Preservation, Museums & Historic Sites

In 1882, Henry and Caroline Franz, immigrants from Württemberg, Germany, built a one-and-a-half story log cabin on the hill where the Clarendon Hills neighborhood stands today, just south of the Harmony Library and Front Range Community College. They “proved...
The Milner-Schwarz House in Loveland

The Milner-Schwarz House in Loveland

by Meg Dunn | Aug 16, 2016 | Historic Preservation, Loveland, Museums & Historic Sites

In 1866, a young woman by the name of Sarah Milner arrived in St. Louis (a small town that predated Loveland) to teach. The rest of her family joined her soon afterwards, moving up from along the St. Vrain river. Sarah’s father, Joseph Milner Sr., purchased 80...
Visit the Site of an Early Homesteading Family & a Forgotten Fort Collins Sponsor

Visit the Site of an Early Homesteading Family & a Forgotten Fort Collins Sponsor

by Meg Dunn | Jul 27, 2016 | Agricultural History, Museums & Historic Sites, Sponsors

The Homestead Act of 1862 was a means for the United States government to quickly seed new states, such as Iowa and Kansas, and territories, such as Colorado, with American citizens. It was also considered at the time to be a powerful step towards preserving and...
The Downtown Loveland Historic District

The Downtown Loveland Historic District

by Meg Dunn | Jul 22, 2016 | Historic Landmarks, Historic Preservation, Loveland, Museums & Historic Sites

On July 18th, the City of Loveland held a small ceremony to recognize the new Downtown Loveland Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in March 2015. At the ceremony, the new plaques which stand at the edges of the district were...
Help Me Welcome the Bee Family Centennial Farm as a FFC Partner/Sponsor!

Help Me Welcome the Bee Family Centennial Farm as a FFC Partner/Sponsor!

by Meg Dunn | May 20, 2016 | Agricultural History, Museums & Historic Sites, Sponsors

I’m excited to announce that the Bee Family Centennial Farm has come on board as a nonprofit partner with Forgotten Fort Collins! The Bees are one of the oldest farming families in the Fort Collins/Wellington area. And they’ve turned a chunk of their property into an...
The Five Points Neighborhood in Denver

The Five Points Neighborhood in Denver

by Meg Dunn | Feb 8, 2016 | Denver, Museums & Historic Sites

Every year Colorado Preservation Inc. hosts a historic preservation conference called Saving Places. In addition to keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and special luncheons, they also host walking tours. On February 3rd I attended the tour of the historic Five...
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