1879 Avery House, Fort Collins Travel Guide

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Explore Victorian life in Fort Collins at the 1879 Avery House, a beautifully preserved landmark and museum in the heart of Old Town.

Step back in time at the 1879 Avery House, a beautifully preserved High Victorian Gothic home in Fort Collins. Built by Franklin Avery, a key figure in the city's development, the house offers a glimpse into late 19th-century life with period furnishings and local artifacts.

A brief summary to 1879 Avery House

328 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, Old Town West, Colorado, 80521, US
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Saturday 11 am-2 pm
Sunday 1 pm-4 pm

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Tours are available Saturdays from 11 AM to 2 PM and Sundays from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Consider riding the trolley to visit the Avery House, as parking is limited.
Check the Poudre Landmarks Foundation website for updated hours, especially during the off-season (January to March).

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Getting There

Walking

The Avery House is located in Old Town Fort Collins, easily accessible on foot from many nearby attractions and parking areas. From the intersection of College Avenue and Mountain Avenue, walk west on Mountain Avenue for a few blocks. The Avery House will be on your right, at 328 W Mountain Ave.
Public Transport

The Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center is located a few blocks from the Avery House. From the transit center, walk west on Mountain Avenue to reach the Avery House. Transfort, the local public transportation provider, offers bus routes that stop near the transit center. Check the Transfort website for schedules and route information. A single fare is $1.25 [https://www.ridetransfort.com/fares].
Taxi/Ride-share

Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Fort Collins. Request a ride to 328 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521. From the Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center, a taxi or ride-share will cost approximately $7 - $12 [based on online estimates].

Discover more about 1879 Avery House

The 1879 Avery House, located on Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins' Old Town, is a testament to the city's rich history and the legacy of Franklin Avery. Built by Avery, who is credited with surveying the town and establishing its wide streets, the house stands as one of the city's best examples of High Victorian Gothic architecture.The house museum showcases the life of the Avery family at the turn of the 20th century. Constructed of sandstone from local quarries, the house features a carriage house, a gazebo, and a fountain. Inside, visitors can explore period furnishings, portraits, and artifacts, including items from the Avery family's travels to Japan. The house also has a historic costume collection.Franklin Avery founded the First National Bank and was instrumental in developing water projects that enabled agriculture to flourish in northern Colorado. He and his wife, Sara, raised their three children in the house. The Avery family lived in the house until 1962. The Poudre Landmarks Foundation purchased the home in 1974 and began restoration efforts. The Avery House, gazebo, fountain, and carriage house are part of the Avery House Historic District, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.Today, the Avery House is open for tours, offering visitors a glimpse into Victorian-era Colorado. Knowledgeable docents guide visitors through the home and grounds, sharing stories of the Avery family and Fort Collins' early days.