“1879 Avery House is the flagship property of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation. Avery, who founded First National Bank and played a key role in developing water projects that fostered agriculture in northern Colorado, built the house in 1879. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. In 1974, the Poudre Landmarks Foundation purchased the house for $79,000. Avery's family members resided in the house until 1962. The Fort Collins Landmark Commission regards the two-story house as "one of the city's best remaining examples of the colorful construction from its early days," its stable structure contributes to its designation as a landmark. Additionally, the 1879 Avery House includes costume collection pieces from the Avery family and local donors on display. In contrast, the carriage house is part of the Avery House Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”
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