Fort Collins in Larimer County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Poudre Valley Bank/Salvation Army
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2017
1. Poudre Valley Bank/Salvation Army Marker
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Poudre Valley Bank/Salvation Army. . Built in 1878 as a 19.5 x 30' one-story flat-front structure, 233 Linden was one of the earliest brick buildings in Ft. Collins. It was the home of Poudre Valley Bank (later United Bank, Norwest Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank), founded by William Stover and Charles Sheldon. The bank prospered, outgrowing this location by 1883. 233 Linden became a jewelry store owned by E.W. Reed, then housed a succession of barber shops. , , In 1902, the second story was added and pushed back to 75' in length (see brick lines in alley). The addition became what is today 235 Linden, and 233 was remodeled to the recessed doorway, retail-style storefront. The second floor served as a boarding house until the 1920's when the Salvation Army occupied the entire building. For almost 40 years 233-235 served the Army as a church, offices, housing and a soup kitchen. For several years in the 1960s and 70s, 233 was a second hand store and 235 was a residence. , , In 1981, local preservationist Jim Reidhead completely restored the building and pushed the length to the lot line (19.5 x 90'). 233 became an antique shop and 235 became a three-level loft apartment for the Reidheads. In 1991, designer and artist Bob Coonts purchased the building and converted it into office and work space for his commercial graphics and design businesses. The building sold again in 2003 with 233 continuing as retail space. In 2007, 235 was remodeled back to a loft apartment.
Built in 1878 as a 19.5 x 30' one-story flat-front structure, 233 Linden was one of the earliest brick buildings in Ft. Collins. It was the home of Poudre Valley Bank (later United Bank, Norwest Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank), founded by William Stover and Charles Sheldon. The bank prospered, outgrowing this location by 1883. 233 Linden became a jewelry store owned by E.W. Reed, then housed a succession of barber shops.
In 1902, the second story was added and pushed back to 75' in length (see brick lines in alley). The addition became what is today 235 Linden, and 233 was remodeled to the recessed doorway, retail-style storefront. The second floor served as a boarding house until the 1920's when the Salvation Army occupied the entire building. For almost 40 years 233-235 served the Army as a church, offices, housing and a soup kitchen. For several years in the 1960s and 70s, 233 was a second hand store and 235 was a residence.
In 1981, local preservationist Jim Reidhead completely restored the building and pushed the length to the lot line (19.5 x 90'). 233 became an antique shop and 235 became a three-level loft apartment
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for the Reidheads. In 1991, designer and artist Bob Coonts purchased the building and converted it into office and work space for his commercial graphics and design businesses. The building sold again in 2003 with 233 continuing as retail space. In 2007, 235 was remodeled back to a loft apartment.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 40° 35.322′ N, 105° 4.493′ W. Marker is in Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County. It can be reached from the intersection of Linden Street and Old Firehouse Alley, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
