The Larimer County Poor Farm

The Larimer County Poor Farm

This photo of the Larimer County Hospital is from 1925 or after. It is from a postcard I found on eBay. The small house that can be seen in the background was a part of the Larimer County Poor Farm.  I’m currently researching the history of our local hospitals...
To  re-Train or not re-Train City Park

To re-Train or not re-Train City Park

In 2010, the City Park Train was shut down due to safety concerns. There was a $350,000 line item in the Building on Basics 2 tax that was taken before city voters in 2015 in order to place a safer train in City Park. The tax passed (and included a lot more projects...
The Best Routes to Get Downtown by Bicycle

The Best Routes to Get Downtown by Bicycle

There’s a lot going on downtown during the summer. Carpooling to Old Town can be a smart way to go. But for some events, like New West Fest, parking spots are in very short supply. At times like that you’ll definitely want to travel by bike or bus instead...
Assumptions Made About Bicyclists

Assumptions Made About Bicyclists

Bicyclist using the new bike lane on S. Shields St.   I attended the Magnolia and Shields intersection open house tonight that was hosted by FC Bikes and the City of Fort Collins. In speaking with a fellow participant, I learned the following. All bicyclists are...