"Introducing a successful public/private partnership."
The Avery Block restoration project is the latest in a long series of inspired projects that have helped create the elegance and warmth of Fort Collins. Many were missions of historical preservation. Others were not strictly “historical,” but with respect for our architectural heritage they fit right in and made a huge contribution – from beautiful parks and alleys to tasteful storefronts all over town.
Many of these projects resulted from smooth-working “public/private” partnerships. While government organizations elsewhere struggle to work together and move forward, here in Fort Collins the spirit of collaboration is alive and well! We are working together, drawing on the strengths of both public and private enterprise, and achieving important successes – like the Avery Block restoration.
We salute all the partners in this project.
Downtown Development Authority:
Grant Provider
A remarkable organization dedicated to making downtown Fort Collins “a great place to live, work, learn, do business, shop and visit.” We thank the DDA for such community enhancements as the “fountain” park at Oak Street and College Avenue, the Old Town Square plaza (which Heath built 25 years ago, by the way), and the beautiful alleys we now have all over town.
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History Colorado / State Historic Fund:
Grant Provider
Working to preserve historic treasures throughout the state, the State Historic Fund supports the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings such as the Armstrong Hotel and the Avery Block Building on College Avenue. The fund also supports architectural assessments, archeological excavations, designation and interpretation of historic places, preservation planning studies, and education and training programs.
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City of Fort Collins: Grant Recipient
The city of Fort Collins has helped finance many landmark projects, such as the restoration of the Northern Hotel on North College. But there’s a lot more to preservation than just funding. Elected officials and staff members in many city offices collaborate every day to safeguard our history, improve life in our community and help boost economic vitality in our local economy.
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>> Learn about the Fort Collins History Connection
  
Palmer Properties: Property Owner
Palmos Development: Property Owner
Katopodis Properties: Property Owner
The team of developers who own and manage the Avery Block Building understand real estate in today’s economy. They manage many properties in Northern Colorado and provide an environment in which hundreds of local businesses thrive. The Avery Block Building project proves they also understand the importance of history and the value of building for the future while respecting the past – just as Franklin Avery did!
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Heath Construction: Prime Contractor
Heath has been a driving force behind the growth and prosperity of Fort Collins, Loveland and surrounding communities since 1977. We’re proud to say our work includes many of the most distinctive stores, offices, municipal facilities, school and public spaces in Northern Colorado. This includes Fort Collins’ own Old Town Square, the Opera Galleria and many retail stores on College Avenue.
Today, our work continues with a wide variety of remodels and new construction around town. We’re building cafés, bank branches, warehouses and high tech manufacturing facilities, to name a few. With the new King Soopers shopping center on North College, we’re proud to say we’re helping to energize commercial activity and prosperity in north Fort Collins.
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Wattle & Daub Contractors: Historic Preservation Specialists
The historic preservation experts at Wattle & Daub Contractors are really both specialists and generalists – applying the perspectives of a builder, artist, scientist, historian and architect to historic preservation. Since 1978, they have restored many historic landmarks throughout the region, from state capitols and courthouses to museums, theatres, churches and schools. Highlights include the Wyoming State Capitol building, the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, the Logan County Courthouse...and now, the Avery Block Building in Fort Collins!
In 2009 they were awarded the prestigious Governor’s Award by the Colorado Historical Society for the restoration of the 1921 Ault High School.
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SLATERPAULL Architects: Architect
Well known leaders in historic preservation, the architects at SLATERPAULL approach every preservation project with a mixture of curiosity and respect. They are visionaries, collaborators, and expert problem-solvers. Their goals are to endear historic buildings to the people who live with them while also making them functional, sustainable and easy to maintain.
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