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In 1879, he and his wife Sara built a family home on the corner of Mountain Avenue and Meldrum Street where they raised their children, Edgar, Ethel, and Louise. The original two-story home consisted of two rooms on the first floor, now the entry area and dining room; three bedrooms upstairs; and a basement. Built of sandstone from local quarries, the cost of the original house was $3,000. During the ensuing years, the Averys added to the house several times; the final addition included the distinctive Queen Anne tower.
Members of the Avery family lived in the house until 1962 when it was sold. The Poudre Landmarks Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1972. The group worked with the City of Fort Collins to purchase the home in 1974 at a cost of $79,000. The Foundation then took responsibility to oversee restoration of the house. In 1981, the Poudre Landmarks Foundation organized the Avery House Historic District Guild to assist with the project.
The house, gazebo, fountain and carriage house are part of the Avery House Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Avery House may also be reserved for weddings, receptions and meetings. Click here for scheduling information.
The Avery House is open Sunday and Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm. Please check the Calendar for special events and exhibits. You may also leave a message for the Avery House Guild at the following number: (970)221-0533.
Antique shoe exhibit March 24th to July 5th.
The Avery House is currently displaying a collection of antique shoes. These are shoes from the Avery collection as well as the Ft. Collins Museum and some individual donors. There are over 30 shoes, boots, children’s shoes and decorative buckles representing the Victorian and Edwardian styles from around 1875 to 1920. Two unique pairs of shoes are the “Tom Thumb” child’s shoes and the Avery family’s bridal shoes. Handouts are available to docents as well as visitors explaining specific styles and history of shoes. |
328 West Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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