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

Blunck House

Photographed by Mike Stroud, December 24, 2011

1. Blunck House Marker

Inscription. In 1905, the newly remodeled Northern Hotel was opened by a group of local investors. H.L. Daily found success in that venture, and prosperity led him to have this stately family home built in 1906. The house was sold in 1911 to Charles F. Blunck who had a large sheep ranch south of town Designed in Neo-Classical Revival Style, the structure remained in the Blunck family until 1953.

Erected by Centennial- Bicentennial Heritage Council Fort Collins, Colorado 1876 - 1976. Donated by Charles Hagemeister.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 40° 35.137′ N, 105° 4.39′ W. Marker is in Fort Collins, Colorado, in Larimer County. It is on E Oak Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 E Oak Street, 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: Mosman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Auntie Stone Cabin (about 400 feet away); Antoine Janis Cabin (about 500 feet away); The Miller Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); 218 Linden

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Poudre Valley Bank/Salvation Army (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Collins Historical Mural (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Collins.

Blunck House and Marker at 318 E Oak Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, December 24, 2011

2. Blunck House and Marker at 318 E Oak Street

The Water Ways Photograph Database, Image ID Number H12007

3. Blunck House Marker

appears to be the picture seen used above, on the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,083 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.