EXPERIENCE OUR HISTORY
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History of Downtown
Downtown Fort Collins provides a present-day playground for locals and visitors alike, but the rich history (and mystery) of its architecture, anecdotes, and former inhabitants adds an intriguing element to any outing. Take a trip downtown and take a trip through time!
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Native American and Settlement
History of Larimer County
The area that encompasses present-day Larimer County has been inhabited since at least 12,000 years ago up to the modern era by indigenous peoples; from Clovis and Folsom cultures to Native American groups including the Ute, Lakota, Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, Arapaho, and Cheyenne, this land has a rich native history. Learn more about Larimer County history.
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Stories
Downtown Fort Collins has been the setting for many true tales that are far more fun than fiction! Learn about the legends and lore that have been spun into spellbinding downtown stories.
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Historic Buildings
Adding structure to the stories and framing the features of Fort Collins, architecture plays a vital role in downtown’s history. Take a self-guided tour of the buildings and blocks that put Fort Collins on the map.
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HISTORY FOR YOU!
Fort Collins history need not be a mystery – check out these other helpful history sites:
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Get the Picture with Photographs of Historic Downtown Fort Collins: Take a photographic tour of Old Town through the decades! Mark Grigsby compiled photos from Then & Now to illustrate the evolution of Downtown Fort Collins. *How to Order Photographs: All photographs are property of the Local History Archive and can be purchased at the Fort Collins Museum or by click link above. |
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Other History Resources:
Fort Collins Downtown Business Association
19 Old Town Square, Suite #230, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Phone: 970.484.6500
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