Linden Street Pavers

Artist

Susan K. Dailey

Year

2013

Location

Linden between Jefferson and Willow

Description

To acknowledge and honor the role in Fort Collins history that the Linden and Willow Street area has played, this project aimed to highlight the historical significance of Fort Collins and the surrounding area. Stone pavers were sand-blasted to create images of historical times in Fort Collins. Twelve 24x24 inch pavers were installed along Linden Street, chronologically exploring the city’s exciting history. This project is continued with the addition of historical pavers by Susan K. Dailey on Willow Street, between Linden Street and the Northside Aztlan Community Center.

The scenes and their corresponding descriptions were thoroughly researched and cross-checked by local historians to achieve highest accuracy. Many of the pavers’ images were based on actual historic photos, while others are more symbolic. The majority of the photo resources and information came from the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery historical archives.

Photos

Cultural Interface 1860s, Arapaho and Cavalry at peace in Northern Colorado

First Flour Mill, built in 1869

Prehistoric Cultures, nomadic tribes

Railroad History, Union Pacific Railroad

Streetcars, riding the steel rails

The Tedmon House, first fine hotel in area

Agriculture, early farming practices

1860s Wildlife, along the Poudre River

Agricultural College, Land Grant University, Old Main

Early Residents, Trappers and Fort Support Businesses

Living by the Poudre, river use throughout history

The Fort, 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry