Category: Abner Loomis
When Loomis Street Got Its Name
In 1900, in honor of Abner Loomis, the name of the street between Whitcomb Street and Grant...
Read MoreWho Was Abner Loomis?
Abner Loomis was one of northern Colorado’s earliest settlers. Born in Fredonia, New York, in...
Read MoreThe Beginning of the Loomis Addition
Abner Loomis, an early leader in the development of Fort Collins, platted the Loomis Addition in...
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Creating a Historic District
Want to learn more about historic districts? From financial benefits to environmental impacts and more, you can find a variety of articles under these topics:
Dive Into the History of the Loomis Addition
Curious about the history of our neighborhood? Learn more through these articles:
- Who was Abner Loomis?
- General History of the Neighborhood
- Focus on our Historic Homes
- The Story of the Loomis Addition (the Loomis Addition Historic Context – pdf file)
- Loomis Addition Survey Report (Information on specific houses – pdf file)
Additional Fort Collins Preservation Resources
If you’d like to find out more about historic preservation or historic districts, check out these links.