Fort Collins in Larimer County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Giddings Building

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 17, 2026

1. The Giddings Building Marker

Inscription.
In 1911-1912, Frank D. Giddings constructed this building to house his machine shop and blacksmith works.

The building was originally known as the Western Steel Headgate building for the manufacture of irrigation equipment.

Over the years, the firm produced headgates, cutting and grinding equipment for agriculture and most recently, soil boring machines.

It also served as a general machine shop for the local area.

In 2004, work was commenced to restore the architectural features of the original structure and to house the Bas Bleu Theatre company.

"Fort Collins Designated Historic Landmark"

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 40° 35.474′ N, 105° 4.46′ W. Marker is in Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County. It is at the intersection of Pine Street and Willow Street, on the right when traveling south on Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Pine Street, Fort Collins CO 80524, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the 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 (approx. 0.2 miles away); 218 Linden (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Miller Block (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Collins Historical Mural (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Poudre Valley Creamery Laboratory Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Larimer County Courthouse Cornerstones (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mosman House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blunck House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Collins.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 17, 2026

2. The Giddings Building & Marker

Marker is on the wall below the Bas Bleu Theatre sign

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.