HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/18/2003 - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 046, 2003, DESIGNAT AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 15
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: March 18, 2003
FROM: Karen McWilliams
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 046, 2003, Designating the Darrah House, 612 South College
Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City
Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Landmark Preservation Commission and staff recommend adoption of the Ordinance on
First Reading. At a public hearing held on February 26, 2003, the Landmark Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend designation of this property as a landmark for its
individual significance to Fort Collins.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The owner of the property, Judith Reid, is initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark
designation for the Darrah House. The Darrah House qualifies for designation under Landmark
Standards 14-5 (A) "Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the
broad patterns of history;" (B) "Association with the lives of persons significant in history;" and
(C) "Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction."
Significance and Integrity:
For just under one hundred years, this building has been a recognizable feature on Fort Collins'
busiest street. Constructed in 1904, the Darrah House is reflective of the prevailing architectural
and social standards for upper middle class professional families at the turn of the century. This
striking two-story house represents the Colonial Revival style of architecture, which was popular
during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The home features a symmetrical fagade
with an accentuated front door that displays decorative sidelights, and a pediment supported by
fluted columns. Symmetrical, multi-light windows with flared wooden lintels and shutter trim
also grace the fagade. The side elevations feature two-story, multi-light bay windows.
Constructed with a wood frame on concrete foundation, the house is clad in narrow, lapped
clapboard. Wood shingles cover the low-pitched hipped roof.
Garrison & Halpin built the house at 612 South College for Sanford and Anna Darrah at the cost
of $4000. Mr. Darrah was bom in Mount Blanchard, Ohio, on May 9, 1859. He married Anna
Reiley, the daughter of Dr. W.F. Reiley of Sardinia, Indiana, on August 11, 1892. Mr. Darrah
was an attorney and notary public. In 1906, the City Directory listed the Darrah's home address
as 612 South College; however, by 1907, the couple had disappeared from the record. Alpha
Kappa Epsilon occupied the residence from 1908-1911, and the Tau Alpha Fraternity utilized it
from 1913-1914. In 1917, 612 S. College housed the San Juan Club, a private boarding house
for students and graduates. In 1936, Elvin D. and Jesse H. Russ purchased the house and
remodeled it into four apartments, changing the name to the Colonial Apartments. In 1979, the
Darrah House was rehabilitated to serve as office space. Judith A. Reid, a noted consultant in
Teaching English as a Second Language, currently owns the residence.
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While the house has undergone several small renovation projects since its construction in 1904,
the Datrah House exhibits good integrity relative to other extant Colonial Revival dwellings in
Fort Collins. Non-original alterations to the property include modifications to the back porch
and stairway, and to the front stoop. A decorative "612" of stained glass is inset in the front door
pediment, replacing the original sunburst pattern. Diamond-shaped glass-marble insets have
been added to the first story windows on the fagade, and the lintels on the second floor fagade
windows are non-historic. These alterations do not detract significantly from the Darrah
House's ability to portray the Colonial Revival architectural style.
ORDINANCE NO. 046, 2003
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE DARRAH HOUSE,
612 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO,
AS A FORT COLLINS LANDMARK PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14-2 of the City Code, the City Council has established a
public policy encouraging the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of landmarks within the
City; and
WHEREAS,by Resolution dated February 26,2003 the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the"Commission")has determined that the Darrah House has individual significance to Fort Collins
under Landmark Designation Standards (A), (B), and (C), as the property has been a recognizable
feature of the community for just under one hundred years,reflecting the prevailing architectural and
social standards for upper middle class professional families at the turn of the century; additionally,
the home is significant for its association with Sanford Darrah, early Fort Collins attorney;
furthermore, the house is a good example of the Colonial Revival style of architecture, popular
during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; and
WHEREAS,the Commission has further determined that said property meets the criteria of
a landmark as set forth in Section 14-5 of the Code and is eligible for designation as a landmark, and
has recommended to the City Council that said property be designated by the City Council as a
landmark; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the property has consented to such landmark designation; and
WHEREAS, such landmark designation will preserve the property's significance to the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Commission and
desires to approve such recommendation and designate said property as a landmark.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the property historically known as the Darrah House,located on lands in the
City of Fort Collins, Latimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
Commencing on the West line of Lot 8,Block 126,Fort Collins, 10 feet North of the
Northwest Comer of Lot 9, thence North 60 feet,East 140 feet, South 60 feet, West
140 feet to the point of beginning also known as 612 South College Avenue
is hereby designated as a Fort Collins landmark pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins.
Section 2. That the Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines for the treatment of
historic properties will serve as the standards by which alterations, additions and other changes to
the buildings and structures located upon the above described property will be reviewed for
compliance with Chapter 14, Article III, of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 18th day of
March, A.D. 2003, and to be presented for final passage on the 1st day of April, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 1st day of April, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins RESOLUTION 9, 2003
OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE
DARRAH HOUSE
612 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
WHEREAS, it is a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of
sites,structures,objects, and districts of historical,architectural,or geographic significance,located
within the city,are a public necessity and are required in the interest of the prosperity,civic pride and
general welfare of the people; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the economic, cultural and aesthetic
standing of this city cannot be maintained or enhanced by disregarding the historical, architectural
and geographical heritage of the city and by ignoring the destruction or defacement of such cultural
assets; and
WHEREAS, the Darrah House has individual significance to Fort Collins under Landmark
Preservation Standards A, B and C, and has good integrity; and
• WHEREAS, the Landmark Preservation Commission has determined that the Darrah House
meets the criteria of a landmark as set forth in Section 14-5 of the code and is eligible for designation
as a Fort Collins Landmark; and
WHEREAS,the owner of the property,Judith Reid,has consented to such landmark designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Landmark Preservation Commission of the City of
Fort Collins as follows:
Section 1.That the Landmark Preservation Commission recommends to the Council of the City of
Fort Collins that the building known as the Darrah House, located on the lands in the City of Fort
Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
Com on West LN of Lot 8, Block 126, Fort Collins,
10 feet North of Northwest Comer of Lot 9, North 60 feet,
East 140 feet, South 60 feet, West 140 feet
City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado
also known as 612 South College Avenue
be designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Code of the City
• of Fort Collins.
281 North College Avenue • P.O.Box 580 • Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580 • (970)221-6376
FAX(970)224-6111 • TDD(970)224-6002 • E-mail:aplanning@fcgov.com
Landmark Preservation Commission
Resolution No. 9, 2003
Darrah House, 612 South College Avenue
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Section 2. That the Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines for the treatment of historic
properties will serve as the standards by which alterations,additions and other changes to buildings
and structures located upon the above described property will be reviewed for compliance with
Chapter 14,Article III, of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission of the City of
Fort Collins held this 26th day of February, A.D.'2003.
udlltrick, Chairman
ATTES
Secretary/Staff
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
February 26, 2003
STAFF REPORT
REQUESTS: Fort Collins Landmark Designation of the Darrah House, 612 South College Avenue, Fort
Collins,Colorado.
STAFF CONTACT: Karen McWilliams,Preservation Planner
APPLICANTS: Judith A. Reid
BACKGROUND: Staff is pleased to present for your consideration the landmark designation of
the Darrah House at 612 South College Avenue. This building merits consideration for
individual Fort Collins Landmark designation for its significance under City of Fort Collins
Landmark Preservation Standards(A) -Association with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad patterns of history; (B)-Association with the lives of significant people;
and(C)-Architectural importance.
Significance:
For just under one hundred years, this building has been a recognizable feature on Fort Collins' busiest
street. Constructed in 1904, the Darrah House is reflective of the prevailing architectural and social
standards for upper middle class professional families in Fort Collins at that time. This striking two-story
house represents the Colonial Revival style of architecture, which was popular during the late nineteenth
and early twentieth centuries. Colonial Revival features of this house include a symmetrical fagade with
an accentuated front door that displays decorative sidelights, and a pediment supported by fluted columns.
Symmetrical, multi-light windows with flared wooden lintels and shutter trim also grace the fagade. The
side elevations feature two-story, multi-light bay windows. Constructed with a wood frame, the house is
covered in narrow, lapped clapboard siding and sits on a concrete foundation. Wood shingles cover the
low-pitched hipped roof.
Garrison &Halpin built the house at 612 S. College for Sanford and Anna Darrah at the cost of$4000.
Mr. Darrah was born in Mount Blanchard, Ohio, on May 9, 1859. He married Anna Reiley,the daughter
of Dr.W.F. Reiley of Sardinia, Indiana,on August 11, 1892. Mr. Darrah was an attorney and notary
public. In the 1902 City Directory, the couple lived at 213 Linden. By 1906,the City Directory listed the
Darrah's home address as 612 S. College; however,by 1907, the couple had disappeared from the record.
In 1908, the Epsilon Fraternity rented the house from Charles Matteson and used it as their headquarters.
Alpha Kappa Epsilon occupied the residence from 1909-1911, and the Tau Alpha Fraternity utilized it
from 1913-1914. In 1917, 612 S. College housed the San Juan Club, a private boarding house for
students and graduates. From 1917-1936,the house was rented to families and students. hi 1936, Elvin
D. and Jesse H. Russ purchased the house and remodeled it into four apartments. At that time 612 S.
College became known as the Colonial Apartments. hi 1941, the Russes sold the house to Nettie
Dunham; Herbert R. and Ida M. Ricker purchased the residence from Ms. Dunham in 1952 and owned the
house until 1970. 612 S. College was known as Colonial Apartments until 1976. In 1979, Lance
Freeman and Michael Eck of Rosewater Construction rehabilitated the Darrah House to serve as office
space. A variety of businesses, including attorneys,real estate agents, and financial groups,have utilized
612 S. College as a commercial residence from 1979 to the present. Judith A. Reid, a noted consultant in
Teaching English as a Second Language,currently owns the residence.
281 North College Avenue • P.O.Box 580 • Fort Collins,CO 80522,0580 • (970)221-6376
FAX(970)224-6111 • TDD(970)224-6002 • E-mail:aplanning@fcgov.com
Physical Integrity:
The Darrah House exhibits good integrity relative to other extant Colonial Revival dwellings in Fort
Collins. The house has undergone several small renovation projects since its construction in 1905. Non-
original alterations to the property occurred on the back porch and stairway, front door and sidelights, and
front stoop. The decorative "612"of polished stone that is inset in the front door pediment replaced a
sunburst pattern. Diamond-shaped marble insets have been added to the first story windows on the
fagade, and the lintels on the second floor fagade windows are also non-historic. The alterations are
compatible with the architectural style,and do not detract significantly from the Darrah House's ability to
portray the Colonial Revival architectural style.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving this request for Fort Collins Landmark
designation of the Darrah House, 612 South College Avenue,.Fort Collins, Colorado, for its
significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standards A, B, and C.
Community Planning and Environmental Services
Advance Planning Department
Historic Preservation Office
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
liiA 970-221-6376
City of Fort Collins
Local Historic Landmark Designation
Nomination Form
Date: 2/4/2003
PHOTOS
Please include 35mm photos of EACH ELEVATION of EACH BUILDING and
STRUCTURE on the property.
LOCATION
Address: 612 S. College Avenue
Legal Description: Com on West LN of Lot 8, Block 126, Fort Collins, 10 feet North of Northwest
Comer of Lot 9, North 60 feet, East 140 feet, South 60 feet, West 140 feet, City of Fort Collins, County
of Latimer, State of Colorado
Property Name (historic and/or common): Darrah House
FORM PREPARED BY
Name and Title: Kelly Barlow, Historic Preservation Intern
Address: 281 North College Avenue, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Phone: (970) 224-6078 Relationship to Owner: none
OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Judith A. Reid Phone: (970) 229-1527
Address: 1020 Cunningham Dr. #3, Fort Collins, CO 80526
BOUNDARIES and TYPE OF DESIGNATION
® Landmark ❑ Landmark District
Explanation of Boundary Determination: The boundaries of the property proposed for
designation as a Fort Collins Local Landmark correspond to the legal description of the property.
•
281 North College Avenue • PO Box 580 • Fort Collins,CO 80522-0580 • 970-221-6376
Fax 970-224-6111 • TDD 970-224-6002 • email: aplanning@fcgov.com
CLASSIFICATION
Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing Designation
® Building ❑ Public ® Occupied ® Commercial ❑ National Register
❑ Structure ® Private ❑ Unoccupied ❑ Educational ❑ State Register
❑ Site ❑ Religious
❑ Object ❑ Residential
❑ District ❑ Entertainment
❑ Government
❑ Other
SIGNIFICANCE
® Criteria A: The property is associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad pattern of our local, state, or national history.
® Criteria B: The property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past.
® Criteria C: The property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or
method of construction; or is the work of a master; or possesses high artistic
value; or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose
components may lack individual distinction.
❑ Criteria D: The property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in
prehistory or history.
Further Comments (attach a separate sheet if needed)
The Darrah House merits consideration for Fort Collins Landmark designation for its
architectural significance, as stated by the City of Fort Collins Landmark Preservation standard for
designation 14-5(2) "Architectural Importance." Due to the property's architectural significance, as
well as its very good physical integrity, it may be regarded as individually eligible for local
landmark designation.
This striking two-story house,built c. 1905, represents the Colonial Revival style of architecture,
which was popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Colonial Revival
features of this house include a symmetrical fagade with an accentuated front door that displays
decorative sidelights and a pediment with"612" set in polished stone that is supported by fluted
columns. Symmetrical, multi-light windows with flared wooden lintels and shutter trim also grace
the fagade. The side elevations feature two-story, multi-light bay windows. Constructed with a
wood frame, the house is covered in narrow, lapped clapboard siding and sits on a concrete
foundation. Wood shingles cover the low-pitched hipped roof.
Non-original alterations to the property include the back porch and stairway, front door and
sidelights, and front porch. The decorative"612" inset in the front door pediment replaced a
sunburst pattern. Diamond-shaped marble insets have been added to the first story windows on the
fagade, and the lintels on the second floor fagade windows are also non-historic. Although
prominent features of the exterior have been altered,the alterations are compatible and do not detract
from the Darrah House's high level of architectural integrity.
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Please attach a narrative of the historical significance of the property. Include a title search
or city directory research if the property is important for its association with a significant
person.
Further Comments:
In circa 1905, Garrison & Halpin built the house at 612 S. College for Sanford and Anna Darrah
at the cost of$4000. Mr. Darrah was born in Mount Blanchard, Ohio, on May 9, 1859. He married
Anna Reiley, the daughter of Dr. W.F. Reiley of Sardinia, Indiana, on August 11, 1892. The
Darrahs are listed in the 1902 Fort Collins City Directory; the couple lived at 213 Linden, and Mr.
Darrah worked at 319 Mathews Street as an attorney and notary public. The 1904 City Directory
also listed the Darrahs,but the directory did not provide either a home or business address. The
1906 City Directory listed the Darrah's home address as 612 S. College;however, by 1907, the
couple had disappeared from the record. In 1908, the Epsilon Fraternity rented the house from
Charles Matteson and used it as their headquarters. Alpha Kappa Epsilon occupied the residence
from 1909-1911, and the Tau Alpha Fraternity utilized it from 1913-1914. In 1917, 612 S. College
housed the San Juan Club, a private boarding house for students and graduates. From 1917-1936,
the house was rented to families, students, or individuals. hi 1936, Elvin D. and Jesse H. Russ
purchased the house and remodeled it into four apartments. 612 S. College became known as
Colonial Apartments and housed widows, small families, married couples, single individuals, and an
occasional student. In 1941, the Russes sold the house to Nettie Dunham; Herbert R. and Ida M.
Ricker purchased the residence from Ms. Dunham in 1952 and owned the house until 1970. 612 S.
College was known as Colonial Apartments until 1976. In 1979, Lance Freeman and Michael Eck
of Rosewater Construction rehabilitated the Darrah House to serve as office space. A variety of
businesses, including attorneys, real estate agents, and financial groups, have utilized 612 S. College
as a commercial residence from 1979 to the present. Judith A. Reid currently owns the residence.
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ARCHITECTURAL and PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION (attach a separate sheet if needed)
Construction Date: circa 1905
Architect/Builder: Garrison &Halpin(builders)
Building Materials: concrete foundation,narrow clapboard siding, wood frame
Architectural Style: Colonial Revival
Special Features/Surroundings: A symmetrical fagade with a prominent central entry framed by a
classical pedimented hood and supported by fluted columns; multi-light front windows all have flared
wooden lintels and shutter trim; marble diamonds set in sidelights and transoms of front door and windows;
projecting two-story bay windows on the north and south elevations.
Describe any additions or alterations to the property: The interior of the house was remodeled
several times to accommodate for use as apartments and then office space; exterior alterations include a
non-original back porch and stairway, lintels added to the top of the second-floor windows, a non-original
front door and sidelights, and a non-original front porch.
REFERENCE LIST or SOURCES of INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if needed)
Local History Archives
City Directories from 1902-2001
Latimer County Assessor's Records
Eastside Neighborhood Architectural Survey Form, surveyed by Jason Marmor
A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia and Lee McAlester
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Determined "Eligible'
Ordinance #
Application within last 12 months? Yes ❑ No
Date Recorded
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AGREEMENT
The undersigned owner(s) hereby agrees that the property described herein be considered
for local historic landmark designation, pursuant to the Fort Collins Landmark Preservation
Ordinance, Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins.
I understand that upon designation, I or my successors will be requested to notify the
Secretary of the Landmark Preservation Commission at the City of Fort Collins prior to the
occurrence of any of the following:
1. Preparation of plans foe reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of the
improvements on the property, or;
2. Preparation of plans for construction of, addition to or demolition of improvements on
the property
3. 1 further understand that if I apply for a building permit for any one of the following:
a. Alteration or reconstruction of or an addition to the exterior of any
improvement which constitutes all or part of a landmark structure or landmark
district;
b. Demolition or relocation of any improvement which constitutes all or part of a
landmark structure or landmark district;
c. Construction or erection of or an addition to any improvement upon any land
included in a landmark district;
d. Or if I proceed with any work not requiring a building permit as set forth in
Section 14-47;
The Building Inspector and the Landmark Preservation Commission shall be under the time
constraints and other requirements as outlined in Chapter 14,Article III of the Code of the
City of Fort Collins.
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m By Vicky Boyd The barrah House, 612 S. Tliroagi county:records riai cochutehn the base ? =_ 27
For the Review CollegeAde.,isbeingremod- theyhavefoundthatfheland meat" _'
of eled by Lance.Freeman and ofiwhichthehouseissituated s.'The hardwood floors.have
As more and more Ameri- Michael.Eck of Rosewater along with five other lots was been sanded. and 11000
a cans become interested in Construction.They have re- bought`by`A:'J:ShotwelPtn' square feet of drywall'has
historical buildings,restora- searched the history of this 1876`from Larimert'CoUnf .been mstaRed.in the house,,
ulion is becoming more popu- house in an attempt to restore . Land Improvement for f600 `Eck`says the stairways _ s
lar. it to its original condition.` The land changed;.hands Have been moved and'mosC `
o _ three times before being 2f thelosets have been,re "a qr
bought try Larinier County moved The entire house:has,
s't
attorney Sanford F;Darrah .been restrucfured with'ateel
for`#1100Freeman andEck.'bearnsao:'bringitup`tofdty `
speculate the house was built building Bodes 4�!`
between,1904 and;1906r be- --ltltheinterestofpreserva 4 ie'i
cause the listed'pmperty lion thehighceihngs'were '
value went from-;1100 to, reWned,An old block-and i
56000. tackle has`been installed'ln I/!
The Darrah House was sold ;the ceiling of the stairway to
to Charles Matteson'3n 19(iii permit the lowering of.plants
for;6000:For the nett seven for watering
years it,was used tiy.frater The tbntracfors havE been
nities,and in1917becamethe,,free.to addeid•to make fancier than the house ever
San Juan Club `°`dernr, Stained glass panels ,them;_look similar to one on - looked.Wekindof got carried
Several families-lived to-, yJoanElsdenhavebeenput the first floor. Brass door away and it came out real
the house from1919ao1938oneachsideof,thefronfdoor ,.plate`s`"were added, and the.:-we1L"
including a bookkeeper, E0 And in ahalfeiiUe above the d hodse:has been recently re- The contractors have been
dressmaker, and'an`fce pal entryway Solid brass light r painted."We left the outside working on the house for
ler: From 1938,.when of,the Mhe way we thought it looked ' close to six months and "it
purchased by H.V.Crawford, period have Been installed like,';Ecksays.`.'We couldn't:. should be ready in two weeks
until about sizTmonths ago . t If`s beemrembdeled`-so ,finda'picture of,it." to rent,"Eck says.
the building has housed the*.many vines,wecouldn't fig Fort Collins Foliage, a
Colonial Apartments., 'q'ure out,how-some.thins Landscaping'will be done r .
g neiV spring. According to PlanLmaintenance service,
The entire insidetof the ;.were -Ecksays.."Wereliuilt Eck`therewill be60 plants has already signed a lease
house has been gutted'and '.theouthidetoo,"headds.The - -'has will be already
s first tenant.
around the house,and a new
rebuilt: No new plumbing,Porches in back,have-.been ' sidewalk and parking lot will According to Eck, the
was added,but the heatwas'ttornnff becausetheyposed a be installed.- house doesn't have official
changed from coal to a,more;safety{,haxakd-,'.andthe back historical status.As far as he
modern hot-waterbeat. The ^staity a leas"been,rebut lt `We tried to make it look knows, "It has never been
house;however,has its origi-i:.Tops`onthe'secondfloorwin• _periodl"Eck says."It's.a lot _applied for."
COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation NOT FOR FIELD USE
1300 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203 _ Eligible _ Nominated
_ Det. Not Eligible _ Certified Rehab.
HISTORIC BUILDING INVENTORY RECORD Date
JECT NAME: Fort Collins Survey of COUNTY: CITY: STATE ID NO.: 5LR1509
Historic Places, 1992 Larimer Fort Collins
TEMPORARY NO.: 41 97132.10.016
CURRENT BUILDING NAME: OWNER: Alan R. Porter
Darrah House
1187 Coast Village Rd.-121
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
ADDRESS: 612 S College Ave.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
TOWNSHIP 7N RANGE 69W SECTION 13 NW 1/4 NW 1/4
HISTORIC NAME: U.S.G.S. QUAD NAME: Fort Collins, Colo.
Darrah Residence YEAR: 1960 (PR1984) X 7.51 151
BLOCK: 126 LOT(S): M&B
DISTRICT NAME: ADDITION: Original Town YR. OF ADDITION: 1873
FILM ROLL NO.: 3 NEGATIVE NO.: LOCATION OF NEGATIVES: DATE OF CONSTRUCTION:
BY: Roger Whitacre 27A City of Ft. Collins Planning ESTIMATE: ACTUAL: 1905
SOURCE:
"Weekly Courier," 1.14.05
sr
l USE:
_ PRESENT:
Commercial
HISTORIC:
Residence
CONDITION:
x EXCELLENT GOOD
FAIR DETERIORATING
i
EXTENT OF ALTERATIONS:
_ x MINOR MODERATE MAJOR
DESCRIBE:
as Decorative glass in pediment of door
III I IIIIIII IIIIIII I II IIIIIIA,III�IIIII II IIIIII III surround. Foundation covered with
concrete.
CONTINUED YES X NO
STYLE: Colonial Revival STORIES: ORIGINAL SITE x MOVED
2 DATE(S) OF MOVE:
MATERIALS: Wood, Concrete SQ. FOOTAGE: NATIONAL REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY
2352
INDIVIDUAL: X YES NO
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION:
Large, two story residence with clapboard wall siding. Low hipped roof flares CONTRIBUTING TO DISTRICT:
at eaves and has wood shingle roofing; widely overhanging eaves. Symmetrical YES NO
facade with prominent central entrance has engaged, two story pilasters at LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION: No
corners. Slightly projecting entrance surround with fluted classical columns
supporting full entablature topped by pediment-shaped crown. Paneled and glazed NAME:
door has sidelights with decorative glass. Flanking door are triple windows DATE:
with narrow four-over-four windows flanking divided light windows with transoms ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS? YES X NO
'th decorative glass; architrave surrounds; shutters. Three six-over-six light TYPE:
dows with architrave surrounds and shutters are evenly spaced along the upper
tory of the facade. Two story bay windows on north and south with six-over-six IF INVENTORIED, LIST ID NOS.:
light windows. CONTINUED? YES X NO
ADDITIONAL PAGES: YES X NO
CITY OF FORT COLLINS ARCHITECTURAL PROPERTY
RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY FORM
EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY PROJECT
Address: 6 /2 Avenue CDarraH 140✓30 FieldNo.: 5LR /So9
Legal Description: Parcel No.: 9 7/ 3 z -/ o -o 16
Architectural Style: Co(onla/ Est. Construction Date: Ca • /goo
No. of Stories
Roof Form(s): �,- `'a ��O 4•.'
❑ Front Gabled ❑ Side Gabled l ` '
❑ Cross-Gabled r Hipped
❑ Gable/Hip ❑ Shed
❑ Mansard ❑ Flat p.
11 Other
Roof Material:
0 Wood/Shake Shingles
❑Composition Shingles p�'
❑ Composition Rolled Roofing
❑ Other
Foundation:
®Concrete ❑ Brick ❑ Sandstone . f I `
Walls: I � i i l l l l l l ( l l l l l l l l l l 11 lllllll llllllill;;I;;►
❑ Brick ®Wood Frame ❑ Stone
Wall Covering:
f Lapped Board Siding ❑ Brick ❑ Stone ❑ DropfFongue-in-Groove Board Siding ❑ Lapped Pressboard
❑Wood/Shake Shingles ❑ Asbestos Shingles ❑ Cast Block/SimulatedStone ❑ Stucco ❑AluminurnNinyl
Distinctive Features: dL w1 p,o AT c�Al.</ eA
a c r w n/[/ F 1A f n F^ s.-.z
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ti� Fran/ c/on/ ! win clo✓f. !y/✓//I�:ShJ �oAl ✓i.../:�JS 4/ �4<c T/::r<,b� Wo6!/�+•� /.'� N_l: ,
Alterations: ✓✓ / l
/t/o 2C. na/'l./� ✓ r wr// n rr✓f./ 7 ain 1./n v,a- coi Qec% f S!+%,w. pF' cr✓.�
qrc non.n ;n r/ lj ./ nv ✓%j✓a/I 'okra i✓P•
Integrity Status: ■ Excellent ❑ Good ❑ Fair ❑ Poor
Outbuildings: ❑Attached Garage ❑ Detached Garage ❑ Shed(s) ❑ Other Nar c_
Contributing? ❑Y ❑ N
Architectural Significance: Individually Eligible? 9 Y ❑ N Contributing to District? 0 Y ❑ N
(Field Assessment)
Remarks*
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LIP I /C//�✓r ✓ / G/Ca n/Y. yd,^9 Cr/ Q /i•✓fC qo.+1 fun✓rr/C� -!b ,prG`rf flro a/ 1� fY<j-
Photograph(s): Roll Exposure(s)
Date Recorded: Recorded By: lason Manner
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Darrah, Sanford -- Building Record
Owner: Darrah, Sanford
A ss: 612 S. College
1904
e ri Dption: 9 room frame modern
Location Description: N/A
Group: Jeff
Architect: N/A
Builder: Garrison & Halpin
Cost: $4000
Other information: N/A
Primary Source: 1904 Building Sum. in Courier, Vol. XXVII. No.
Secondary Source: N/A
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Russ, E.D. -- Building Permit Record
Permit Number: 4314
Owner: Russ, E.D.
Address: 612 S College
Date: 1936-07-01 00:00:00
Addition: N/A
Lot Modifier: N/A
Lot: 8
Block: 126
Description: Remodeling for 4 apts
Type Code: 0
Estimated Cost: $5000
Permit Cost: $6
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Russ, E.D. -- Building Permit Record
Permit Number: 4447
A : 612 S College
Date: 1936-09-12 00:00:00
Addition: N/A
Lot Modifier: N/A
Lot: 8
Block: 126
Description: Finish basement
Type Code: 0
Estimated Cost: $600
Permit Cost: $1.6
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Russ, E.D. -- Building Permit Record
Permit Number: 5035
Owner: Russ, E.D.
Address: 612 S College
Date: 1937-10-16 00:00:00
Addition: N/A
Lot Modifier: N/A
Lot: 7
Block: 126
Description: Remodeling
Type Code: 0
Estimated Cost: $200
Permit Cost: $1.3
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DDDrah, Sanford F.
iographical Record
First & Other Names: Sanford
Last Name: Darrah
Occupation: Attorney
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Date of birth: 1859/09/05
Place of birth: Ohio, Mount Blanchard
Birth Source Info:
Date of death:
Place of death:
Death Source Info:
Photograph: Sanford F. Darrah
Image Name: darrah_S
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Biographical Summary: Aug 11, 1892 married Miss Anna Reiley, daughter of Dr. W. F. Reiley of Sardinia,
Indiana.
Source: Edwards, Alfred A., Watrous 1911, pg. 380-381.
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612col70 - - Photographic Image Details Record Photo Orders
Image Caption: College S 612 - front right
Image Date: 1970/01/00
Library Reference Number: H18232 '
Creator: Tax Assessor's Office
Image Content Type: buildings
Contexts: Urban Growth & Technology 1970-Present
Image Source: Tax Assessor Records
Collection: Tax Assessor Records
Image File Location: Blk 126
Description: 612 S. College; front right oblique view (Colonial);
Fort Collins, Colorado.
Type: Tax Assessor Print, Negative
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CD Number: 1
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No people found directly linked to this Photograph.
Structures or Buildings: (select an address or location for more details)
Building Address Historic Building Name
612 College S Darrah House
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Recent Building Name: t
Present Use: y
Historic Name: Darrah House /
Historic Use: private residence
Original Owner: Darrah, Sanford
Date Built: 1905 actual
Listed Architect:
Listed Builder:
Parcel Number: 9713210016
Block Number: 126
Building Condition: fair
Extent of Alterations: minor
Brief History of the Structure or Building:
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Image Caption: College S 612 full front (Colonial) '
Image Date: 1948/11/00
Library Reference Number: H18249
Creator: Tax Assessor's Office
Image Content Type: buildings
Contexts: World War II & Post War 1942-1955
Image Source: Tax„Assessor_Records 3 zf
Collection: Tax Assessor Records \
Image File Location: Blk 126
Description: 612 S. College; full front view (Colonial); Fort
Collins, Colorado.
Type: Tax Assessor Print, Negative
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Darrah, Sanford (Annie) -- City Directory Record
Directory Listing: Darrah
FI'MName: Sanford (Annie)
HW Address: 213 Linden
Occupation: attorney at law, notary public
Business Name:
Business Address: 319 Mathews St
Town: Fort Collins, Colorado
Business Type: Attorneys
Business Associates:
Building Type: res
--rom the 1902 City Directory, #bge 55 ►
comment: rooms Loomis blk
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Darrah, Sanford, wife Anna H -- City Directory Record
Directory Listing: Darrah
First Name: Sanford, wife Anna H
Home Address:
Occupation: attorney '
Business Name:
Business Address:
Town: Fort Collins, Colorado
Business Type: Attorneys
Business Associates:
Building Type: res
From the 1904 City Directory, Page 1131
Comment:
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Darrah, Sanford -- City Directory Record
Name: Darrah, Sanford
O ation: N/A
ess. N/A
B ing Type: res.
Address: 612 S. College Ave.
Town: Fort Collins, Colorado
From the 1906 City Directory, Page 45 f
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