Fort Collins in 1908

Fort Collins in 1908

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...
Fort Collins – 1903. It was a very good year!

Fort Collins – 1903. It was a very good year!

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...
Odds and Ends from 1899

Odds and Ends from 1899

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...