Old Town Fort Collins - Fort Collins, CO
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Outspoken1
N 40° 35.269 W 105° 04.498
13T E 493656 N 4493005
Old Town Fort Collins was originally a military post established in 1864.
Waymark Code: WMEV3H
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
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"Roughly bounded by Mountain Ave., College Ave., Pine St., the northeastern most railroad tracks, and a line midway between Linden and Chestnut Streets.
The district is characterized by many fine examples of late 19th and early 20th century commercial architecture. The 38 contributing buildings are primarily of brick and include a variety of architectural detailing. The approximately four block district was the site of Camp Collins, a military post established in 1864. When the soldiers departed in 1867, the future of Fort Collins was in question, but the town was selected as the location for the Colorado Agricultural College in 1870. In 1878, the arrival of rail service between Cheyenne and Denver ushered in an era of prosperity, and the district continued to develop as a commercial center for northern Colorado’s vast agricultural area." (from (
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As with many historic districts located at the original buildings of the community, Old Town Fort Collins is now part pedestrian mall with small shops, restaurants, lodging and art work. The area is tailored to both visitors and the college students who attend Colorado State University (CSU) as well as other educational institutions. The above coordinates are from the sign designating the Historic District.