Fort Collins in Larimer County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Miller Block
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2017
1. The Miller Block Marker
This large red and gray sandstone building was built in 1888 by Frank Miller. It was the first in Colorado to use the Howe Truss, which was intended to support the ceiling from the roof and leave the first floor free of any posts. The building also supposedly had another unique feature: a Two-story outhouse, torn down in 1948.
Miller operated his liquor store in the building for a number of years. For nearly 50 years the building also housed a large department store called The Fair Store. Specializing in fine china, its slogan was "Remember the Fair For Dinnerware."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 40° 35.261′ N, 105° 4.533′ W. Marker is in Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County. It can be reached from Old Town Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Old Town Square, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 218 Linden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Poudre Valley Bank/Salvation Army (about 400 feet away); Fort Collins Historical Mural (about 600 feet away); Blunck House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mosman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Larimer County Courthouse Cornerstones (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auntie Stone Cabin (approx. Ό mile away); Carnegie Library (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Collins.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 30, 2017
2. The Miller Block Marker
Marker is mounted to the brick wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2024, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2024, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
