Fort Collins in Larimer County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
218 Linden
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2017
1. 218 Linden Marker
Christian Phillipi purchased this property in 1881 and operated his harness business here for many years.
Phillipi was known for making the best harnesses in the region. Because horses were the chief source of power for farm, ranch and construction, the trade of harness making was of great importance in early day Fort Collins.
As a community leader. Phillipi served two terms on the town board of aldermen. In 1881, he was the first person to apply for service from the first water treatment system on Overland Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 40° 35.298′ N, 105° 4.492′ W. Marker is in Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County. It can be reached from Linden Street 0.1 miles north of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 Linden St, Fort Collins CO 80524, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Poudre Valley Bank/Salvation Army (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miller Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Collins Historical Mural (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blunck House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mosman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Larimer County Courthouse Cornerstones (approx. Ό mile away); Auntie Stone Cabin (approx. Ό mile away); Carnegie Library (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2017
2. 218 Linden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
