Awards
The Fort Collins Historical Society gave out its first set of awards in 1980. It has been doing so every year since. 1980 Society Recognition Award: Dave Watrous (for work at the Museum) and Paul Peasley (for photo collection cataloging). Youth Award: Zack Day (for...
Early Fort Collins
This is a somewhat random list of details about the town of Fort Collins from 1908 (as listed on our old historical society website. This info probably came from an old newspaper.) Assessed Valuation – $1,900,000 Banks – 3 National and 1 State with...
Early Fort Collins
The year 1903 was drawing to a close and Fort Collins had little cause for complaint. The city took on new life and vigor and surged forward by leaps and bounds to a proud position among its sister cities and towns in Colorado. The closing year witnessed a substantial...
Early Fort Collins
January 14 In 1899 Mr. and Mrs. Roucolle entertained a small company at a unique and enjoyable Jackrabbit Dinner. The name cards were disks of cardboard embellished with hand painted jackrabbits. The men were given the front foot of the rabbit for a souvenir. A King’s...
Postcards
Postcards from the collection of Gordon (Hap) Hazard.
