History of Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

1895 - Fort Collins
Fort Col'lins, a post-village, capital of Larimer co., Col., on Cache la Poudre Creek, in a fertile valley, and 'm the Colorado Central Railroad, about 4 miles from the Rocky Mountains, and 82 miles by rail N. of Denver. It has 5 churches, a graded school, 2 banks, 2 newspaper offices, 4 hotels, and 2 flouring-mills. The Agricultural College of Colorado is located here. Pop. in 1890, 2011.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1895 - FIVE WERE DROWNED. SAD ACCIDENT NEAR FORT COLLINS.
A Party of Young People Lose Their Lives While Fishing by the Capsizing of a Boat - Father and One Child Escaped.

Denver, May 6. - A special to Fort Collins to the Republican gives details of a very sad tragedy at Lewis Lake, near that town, yesterday afternoon.

The lake is six miles southeast of town, and the family of H. C. CARSRUDE reside on a farm near the lake. MR. CARSRUDE, his three daughters and his son, ROBERT CRAIG of Fort Collins and RAY BADGER of No. 3024 Humboldt street, Denver, decided to go fishing. There is a boat on the lake, a leaky old craft, but the seven persons decided it would be safe to get into the boat and paddle about near the shore.

As soon as they pushed off from the shore the boat began to fill with water from the leaks in the bottom, and the people in the boat became thoroughly frightened and confused. In his excitement RAY BADGER made an attempt to secure an oar and in doing so overturned the boat. Immediately the entire party was struggling in ... Read MORE...

1911 - Two Women Killed In Accident to an Auto
Fort Collins, Col., July 8. - Mrs. R.M. Booraem, wife of superintendent of the great Western Sugar Company and her sister Mrs. W.B. Manning of Baltimore, Md., were killed last night when their automobile skidded and overturned into an irrigation ditch. Both women were pinioned on the water and drowned.

M.H. Fehnel, superintendent of the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company at Sugar City, Idaho, who was riding in the rear seat, was thrown clear of the machine as it overturned and struck on a rock across the ditch and one of his shoulders was disabled.

The party was returning to Fort Collins from a trip through the beet growing district, with Mrs. Booraem driving. Going at thirty miles an hour, the automobile struck mud and skidded, Mrs. Booraem endeavoring to regain control, without slackening speed it struck the bank and overturned into the water.
The Evening News
San Jose, California
July 8, 1911

1916
Fort Collins, a banking city, capital of Larimer co., Colo., on Cache la Poudre Creek, in a fertile valley, and on the Colorado and Southern R., about 4 miles from the Rocky Mountains and 74 miles N. of Denver. It is the seat of the Agricultural College of Colorado and of a government experiment station. Pop. in 1890, 2011 ; in 1900, 3054.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1979 - July 30 - A forty-minute hailstorm bombed Fort Collins, CO, with baseball to softball size hail.
Two thousand homes and 2500 automobiles were damaged, and about 25 persons were injured, mainly when hit on the head by the huge stones. A three month old baby died later of injuries.
The Weather Channel
July 30, 1979

Fort Collins has something for everyone. Here's a list to get you started:
Horsetooth Reservoir: This picturesque lake, located just west of Fort Collins, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. You can swim, paddleboard, kayak, hike, and even camp around the reservoir. Horsetooth Rock, a famous rock formation, offers an excellent hike with stunning panoramic views.

Old Town Fort Collins: The heart of the city, Old Town is a historic district filled with unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and breweries. Take a leisurely stroll along its charming streets and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

New Belgium Brewing Company: Fort Collins is known as the "Napa Valley of Beer" with over 20 breweries, including New Belgium. Take a brewery tour to learn about the brewing process, sample some of their iconic craft beers, and enjoy the lively taproom.

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery: This interactive museum is perfect for families and history buffs. It offers hands-on exhibits, a digital dome theater, and insights into the city's past, present, and future.

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