






Opening Doors to the Past
Poudre Landmarks Foundation's mission is to preserve, restore, protect, and interpret the architectural and cultural heritage of the Fort Collins area. PLF accomplishes this mission through the care and management of Historic Landmark sites owned by the City of Fort Collins (1879 Avery House and 1883 Water Works), and by providing educational programs and events focused on early life in Fort Collins.
Rear (west) side of 1883 Water Works
Avery Carriage House
1883 Water Works (front view)
1883 Water Works (rear view)
1883 Water Works ca. 1903
4th of July at 1879 Avery House
4th of July at 1879 Avery House
4th of July at 1879 Avery House
The city's July 4th parade includes Avery volunteers
1879 Avery House
Avery House, ca. 1893
1879 Avery House in autumn
School children tour Avery House
School children tour Avery House
School children tour Avery House
School children tour Avery House
Avery House gazebo decorated for a wedding
Avery House grounds decorated for a wedding
Avery House grounds decorated for a wedding
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.
© 2011-2024 Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc., a Federal 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization | Tax ID: 84-6112148
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