This weekend! The 42nd Annual Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour is this Saturday, Sept 12, from 10:00 am through 4:00 pm. There will be four historic private residences and four treasured historic sites on this year’s tour. Come out and learn a bit about Fort Collins' history and see how the community has developed over the years. Advance tickets are only $35 before the event (they go up to $40 on the day of the event).
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Historic Homes Tour Ticket Holder Info
We are so excited to welcome you to the 42nd Annual Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour! We have a wonderful lineup of historic properties waiting for you, and we can't wait for you to spend the day exploring Fort Collins' history with us.
🚨 IMPORTANT: ALL ONLINE TICKET HOLDERS MUST CHECK IN FIRST
If you purchased your tour tickets online, you MUST check in and pick up your ticket booklet at ONE of these two locations beginning at 10 a.m.:
1879 Avery House
328 W. Mountain Avenue
Water Works
2005 N. Overland Trail
🚨 TICKET BOOKLETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THESE TWO LOCATIONS
You cannot pick up your ticket booklet at any other tour property. You must check in and receive your booklet at either the Avery House or Water Works before visiting the other tour locations.
🏠 TOUR LOCATIONS
Once you have your ticket booklet, you may visit the tour properties in any order you choose.
1879 Avery House
328 W. Mountain Avenue
Water Works
2005 N. Overland Trail
Romero House / Museo de las Tres Colonias
425 10th Street
600 Mathews Street
317 E. Loomis Avenue
924 E. Lake Street
713 Garfield Street
All tour locations are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🚲 BIKING IS ENCOURAGED!
One of the best ways to experience the Historic Homes Tour is by bike! All tour locations will have plentiful bike racks available, so we encourage you to leave the car at home and enjoy the tour by bicycle if you'd like.
A Note About the Avery House
If you would like to concentrate on the properties that are not regularly accessible throughout the year, you may choose to skip the Avery House during the tour and return your ticket booklet another day during regular Avery House operating hours, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Of course, we would love for you to visit the Avery House tomorrow as well! It is one of the historic treasures that Poudre Landmarks is proud to preserve and share with our community.
Pre-Tour Lecture Ticket Holders
If you purchased a ticket for our pre-tour lecture but weren't able to attend, don't worry! We will be sending a recording of the lecture to all lecture ticket holders by email within the next two weeks, so you'll still have the opportunity to enjoy the program.
If you have any questions about the lecture or the recording, please feel free to reach out to me at kristen@poudrelandmarks.org.
A Few Things to Know
You MUST have a ticket booklet to enter the tour properties.
Guests will be asked to wear foot coverings, which will be provided, when entering all homes on the tour to help protect the historic floors.
No food or drink is permitted inside tour locations.
Please plan your restroom breaks accordingly. The private residences on the tour will not have public restroom facilities available.
Thank you for being part of the Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour and for supporting the preservation and celebration of our community's history. We are so excited to share these special places with you!
Have a wonderful time, take your time, and enjoy the tour!
With gratitude and excitement for a successful tour,
Kristen Davis
Executive Director
Poudre Landmarks
Step back into Victorian times and discover
a day in the life behind the scenes at the Avery House.
The Poudre Landmarks Foundation is proud to introduce a new exhibit that highlights the life and daily work of a domestic employee in the Avery House. Based on Mary Christensen's firsthand account of working in the home, the exhibit explores the many tasks required each day to keep a Victorian household running smoothly.
From early morning chores to evening responsibilities, visitors will gain a new appreciation for the skill, stamina, and dedication it took to maintain a home long before modern conveniences. It is a fascinating look at how different daily life was and how much has changed since then.
We invite you to join us, explore the exhibit, and experience Victorian life from a new perspective. You may never look at your washing machine the same way again.
Learn more and plan your visit today!
One Oak Photography
Planning a wedding or
Special Event?
Consider tying the knot in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins with the historic 1879 Avery House as your backdrop. You’ll be delighted by the charm of The Avery House as a premier wedding venue and special event location in Downtown Fort Collins.
The Avery House, Carriage House, gazebo, and expansive yard can be rented for weddings, receptions, parties, photo shoots, corporate socials, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, and family gatherings.
Private Tours of
the 1879 Avery House
We would be happy to provide you or your group with a private tour of the 1879 Avery House. Tours can focus on particular aspects of the house or family and can accommodate small to mid-size groups. Our team of dedicated docents would be delighted to share their knowledge of the Avery family and their house.
Please use the button below to contact us and arrange your private tour.
Private Tours of
the 1883 Water Works
We would be happy to provide you or your group with a private tour of the 1883 Water Works. Tours can focus on particular aspects of the facility and can accommodate small to mid-size groups. Our team of dedicated docents would be delighted to share their knowledge of the Water Works property.
Please use the button below to contact us and arrange your private tour.
Unlock the secrets of Fort Collins' historic homes!
If you missed our captivating presentation at the Historic Carnegie Library last September, you're in luck. We recorded this fascinating journey through time and architecture, and it's now available to view at your leisure.
Dive into the rich tapestry of Fort Collins' buildings and history as the City of Fort Collins Historic Preservation Services team guides you through five stunning historic home styles. From mid-century modern marvels to arts and crafts gems, each house tells a unique story of cultural influences, from the Women's Suffrage movement to the city's agricultural roots.
Whether you're a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or simply curious about the hidden stories of Fort Collins, this presentation offers insights you won't want to miss. Watch now and gain a deeper appreciation for Fort Collins' architectural heritage from the comfort of your own home.
Take a Virtual 3D Tour of the Historic 1879 Avery House
Enjoy a virtual, immersive, and fact-filled 360 degree tour of the Avery House all from the comfort of your home. See the different rooms and learn all about the house.
(Click image to open Tour full size.)
Courtesy of Matterport and our friends at Boxwood Photos.
Take a Virtual 3D Tour of the Historic 1883 Water Works
Tour the nineteenth-century Gothic Revival-style pump house!
Enjoy a virtual, immersive, and fact-filled 360-degree tour of the Water Works.
(Click image to open Tour full size.)
Courtesy of Matterport and our friends at Boxwood Photos.
Help support Poudre Landmarks mission to preserve, restore, protect, and interpret the architectural and cultural heritage of the Fort Collins area. Make a tax deductible donation today.
