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 The Carriage House sits behind the Avery House and was built in 1904 to replace the wooden barn that had stood there since 1878.  The Carriage House has the same style and detail of construction as the Avery House. The sandstone walls, slope of

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 The Carriage House sits behind the Avery House and was built in 1904 to replace the wooden barn that had stood there since 1878.  The Carriage House has the same style and detail of construction as the Avery House. The sandstone walls, slope of

The Carriage House sits behind the Avery House and was built in 1904 to replace the wooden barn that had stood there since 1878.  The Carriage House has the same style and detail of construction as the Avery House. The sandstone walls, slope of the roof, dormers, and exterior wood elements all mirror the main house.

   Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society   works with the city of Fort Collins to run the trolley on summer weekend afternoons and holidays. Each 3-mile round trip between City Park and Howes Street along Mountain Ave. takes about 1/2 hour

Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society works with the city of Fort Collins to run the trolley on summer weekend afternoons and holidays. Each 3-mile round trip between City Park and Howes Street along Mountain Ave. takes about 1/2 hour

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 2nd graders tour the Avery House every year, thanks to their teachers and our volunteer docents

2nd graders tour the Avery House every year, thanks to their teachers and our volunteer docents

 2nd graders tour the Avery House every year, thanks to their teachers and our volunteer docents

2nd graders tour the Avery House every year, thanks to their teachers and our volunteer docents

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 The Carriage House sits behind the Avery House and was built in 1904 to replace the wooden barn that had stood there since 1878.  The Carriage House has the same style and detail of construction as the Avery House. The sandstone walls, slope of
   Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society   works with the city of Fort Collins to run the trolley on summer weekend afternoons and holidays. Each 3-mile round trip between City Park and Howes Street along Mountain Ave. takes about 1/2 hour
Avery-House-autumn-2016-3.JPG
Avery-House-autumn-2016-2.JPG
AH history archives 1.jpg
2014-06-04 11.20.35.jpg
2014-06-04 11.20.55.jpg
2011 snowy AH.2.jpg
2011snowy AH.3.jpg
 2nd graders tour the Avery House every year, thanks to their teachers and our volunteer docents
 2nd graders tour the Avery House every year, thanks to their teachers and our volunteer docents
early AH photo.1.jpg
early AH photo.2.jpg
IMG_5765.JPG
Carriage House.jpg
Tower.jpg
IMG_1670.JPG
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    • About Us
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    • Meet the Board and Staff
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    • Liz Barnez Live at The Water Works
    • Historic Homes Tour 2024
    • Historic Homes Pre-Tour Presentation
    • Historic Homes Tour 2024 Sponsorship
    • Big Splash at The Water Works
    • Old-Fashioned 4th of July
    • Holiday Open House & Boutique
    • Historic Walking Tour Fort Collins
    • Weddings & Special Events
    • What Makes a Beautiful and Unique Wedding Venue?
  • Avery House/
    • About The 1879 Avery House
    • Avery House Open Houses and Private Tours
    • Special Exhibits
    • School Tours
    • Publications
    • Costume Collection
    • Margareth Merrill Memorial Gazebo
    • Virtual Tour of the Avery House
  • Water Works/
    • About 1883 Water Works
    • Water Works Tours, Open Houses
    • Plein Air Paintings
    • Virtual and Interpretive Tours
  • Photos/
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Poudre Landmarks Foundation

The mission of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation is to preserve, restore, protect, and interpret the architectural and cultural heritage of the Fort Collins area and envisions a community that understands, appreciates, and values its past. PLF manages two historic properties owned by the City of Fort Collins: The 1879 Avery House and the 1883 Water Works. 

  • Poudre Landmarks Foundation envisions a community that understands, appreciates, and values its past. Poudre Landmarks’ mission is to preserve, restore, protect, and interpret the architectural and cultural heritage of the Fort Collins area.

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