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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!

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...

Odds and Ends from 1899

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...

Businesses in Early Fort Collins

Early Fort Collins

Learn about the beginnings of various early Fort Collins (and regional) businesses up through 1915.

Important Dates of Note in Fort Collins’ Early History

Early Fort Collins

1844: Antoine Janis claimed to have staked his original squatters claim at Colona (Laporte). 1854: Larimer County part of newly-created Nebraska Territory. 1858-60: Antoine Janis and others located a townsite to the west of the present LaPorte and named...

Vintage Fort Collins Cookbook – 1896

Early Fort Collins

Our Best Receipts A Cookbook Published by the Ladies of the First Baptist Church Fort Collins, Colorado 1896 Preface If a quarrel arises ‘twixt husband and wife, And clouds of debate lower, threatening strife. Instead of debating – though perhaps you would risk it – I...