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Pinehurst – a historic mountain getaway

Pinehurst – a historic mountain getaway

by Meg Dunn | Sep 15, 2016 | Frontier Faces, Mountains, Canyons & Parks, Poudre Canyon

In 1885, John D. Cooper (also known as Jack), built a cottage for himself — and a bridge over the Poudre river to reach it — at the entrance to Sheep gulch. He named his cozy little house “Bachelor’s Rest,” though it was also called Sheep...
Poudre River Water in Your Tap

Poudre River Water in Your Tap

by Meg Dunn | Jul 15, 2016 | Agricultural History, Mountains, Canyons & Parks, Poudre Canyon

We take it for granted that when we turn on the tap, we’ll have instant access to clean, clear water. Though we may have a sense that it comes from the Poudre river, the details might be a bit more murky. So in order to better educate local residents about where...

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Heritage Sites & Museums

  • American Historical Society of Germans from Russia
  • Bee Family Farm Museum
  • Berthoud Museums
  • Colorado Archaeological Society
  • Estes Park Museum
  • Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society
  • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
  • Global Village Museum of Arts & Culture
  • Greeley Museums
  • History Colorado Museum
  • Johnstown Parish House Museum
  • Loveland Historical Society
  • Loveland Museum
  • Museo de las Tres Colonias
  • Nunn Museum
  • Poudre Heritage Alliance
  • Poudre Landmarks Foundation
  • Robinson Cabin Museum
  • Virginia Dale Stage Station
  • Windsor / Severence Historical Society

Do Your Own Research

  • City of Fort Collins Historic Preservation Department
  • Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
  • CSU Digital Archive
  • Fort Collins Archive
  • Fort Collins Historical Society
  • Larimer County Genealogical Society

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