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STAFF: Karen McWilliams FORT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 014, 2011, Designating the Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence and Garage, 1022
South College Avenue as a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to Chapter 14 of the City Code.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The owner of the property, Kelly Day, is initiating this request for Fort Collins Landmark designation for the property
at 1022 South College Avenue. The property has individual significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation
Standard 2,as the home to important Colorado State University faculty members Margaret Durward from 1911-1930
and Dr. Duane Hartshorn, from 1931 — 1938; and Standard 3, as an unaltered example of an Early 20th Century
Vernacular/ Early Craftsman residential dwelling, embodying many distinctive characteristics of these architectural
styles.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Built shortly after the turn of the twentieth century, the Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence at 1022 South College
Avenue is first listed in the Fort Collins City Directory in 1907,with Charles O:Jackson and his wife Lulu as the earliest
documented residents. Charles Jackson formed the Jackson-Ankney Mercantile Company, a firm which sold coal,
hay, feed wagons, buggies, and agricultural implements. The Jacksons lived in this house until late 1911, when
Margaret Durward purchased the property for$3,500. An instructor at Colorado Agricultural College(now Colorado
State University), Miss Durward was named the head of the School of Agriculture in 1919, while she was living in the
home. She was the first woman in the history of the university to hold the position. Margaret Durward died in June
1933. In her honor, a residence hall on the Colorado State University campus now bears her name.
The next owners of the residence at 1022 South College Avenue were Duane F. Hartshorn and his wife Helen. The
Hartshorns lived in the house with their family from 1931 until 1938. Dr. Hartshorn was a well-known Fort Collins
physician, and played a major role in the construction of the current Colorado State University Student Health Center.
From 1947-1955, Dr. Hartshorn also served as a member of the State Board of Agriculture. As a testament to his
legacy, the university's health center was named in his honor.
In the mid-1940s, the house came under the ownership of Edwin E. Nichols and his wife, Evadene. Edwin Nichols
was born January 17, 1896. He was an administrator and treasurer at Colorado A&M College (now Colorado State
University). Evadene Nichols was a nurse at Larimer County Hospital. The house remained under the ownership of
the Nichols family until 1992. The current owner, Kelly Day, has owned the home since 2062. A descendent of the
Harris Akin family, Ms. Day is a fifth generation Fort Collins resident.
Though over a century old,the house is virtually unmodified,and reflects beautifully the property's history as the home
of these significant Fort Collins residents. The property consists of a historic 1-1/2 story wood frame dwelling and
detached wood frame single-car garage. The residence exhibits significant elements of the early Craftsman
architectural style, with its side-gabled roof, stone foundation, shingled exterior siding, multi-over-one light windows,
and exterior chimney flanked by tracery windows. The roof structure is more complicated than other Craftsman
homes, though the dormers are indicative of the style. Beautiful decorative modillions in the wide overhanging eaves
aesthetically imitate the style's characteristic exposed rafters. The historic detached one-car garage is a gabled
structure. The garage features its original vehicle doors,with strap hinges and cross bracing in the lower halves. Clad
in wood shake shingles with exposed rafters, the garage was built to match the architectural characteristics of the
house.
February 15, 2011 -2- ITEM 10
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Landmark Preservation Commission, at a public hearing held on January 12, 2011, unanimously approved a
resolution recommending designation of this property under Landmark Standards 2 and 3, for its association with
notable persons in Fort Collins' past and for its architectural importance to the community.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Historic Landmark Designation Nomination Form
2. Staff Report
3. Resolution 2, 2011, Landmark Preservation Commission, Recommending Landmark Designation of the
Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence and Garage, 1022 South College Avenue
4. Photos
ATTACHMENT 1
F6rt
CItY Of Planning, Development&Transportation Services
t Community Development&Neighborhood Servlces
281 Collins P.O. orth Box
College Avenue
P.O.Box 580
Fora Collins,CO 80522.0580
Fort Collins Landmark Designation
LOCATION INFORMATION:
Address: 1022 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado
Legal Description: BEG AT SW COR BLK 6, CRAFTS RESUB, FTC, TH N 50 FT, E
92 FT, TH E 4.4 FT, S 0 32' E 43.1 FT, W 4.8 FT, S 6.9 FT, W 92 FT TPOB
Property Name (historic and/or common): Durward/Hartshom/Day Residence
OWNER INFORMATION:
Name: Kelly Day
Phone: 970-222-8329
Address: 5105 E. County Road 52, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
CLASSIFICATION
Category Ownership Status Present Use Existing
Designation
❑ Building ❑ Public ® Occupied ❑ Commercial ❑ Nat'l Register
❑ Structure ® Private ❑ Unoccupied ❑ Educational ❑ State Register
❑ Site ❑ Religious -
❑ Object ® Residential
❑ District ❑ Entertainment
❑ Government
❑ Other
FORM PREPARED BY:
Name and Title: Lisa Steiner, Historic Preservation Intern
Address: City of Fort Collins Community Development & Neighborhood Services
Department, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522
Phone: 970-224-6078
Relationship to Owner: None
DATE: December 17, 2010
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TYPE OF DESIGNATION and BOUNDARIES
® Individual Landmark Property ❑ Landmark District
Explanation of Boundaries:
The boundaries of the property being designated as a Fort Collins Landmark correspond to
the legal description of the property, above. The property consists of a historic 1 Y2 story
wood frame house and a historic wood frame single-car garage. A notable feature of the
property is the historic flagstone sidewalk running along the property's edge.
SIGNIFICANCE
Properties that possess exterior integrity are eligible for designation as Fort Collins
Landmarks or Fort Collins Landmark Districts if they meet one (1) or more of the following
standards for designation:
❑ Standard 1: The property is associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad patterns of history;
® Standard 2: The property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history;
® Standard 3: The property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or
method of construction, or that represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic
values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack
individual distinction;
❑ Standard 4: The property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in
prehistory or history.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Durward/Hartshom/Day Residence is eligible for landmark status because of its
association with significant historical figures as well as its distinctive architectural
characteristics. The century old structure has been home to two extremely important faculty
members of Colorado State University. These faculty members were major figures in the
history of the university, and prominent buildings on campus presently bear their names.
Durward Hall, a twelve story residence tower on the northwest corner of the campus was
named for Margaret Durward, resident of 1022 South College Avenue for almost two
decades, from 1911-1930. The Hartshorn Health Center on campus was named for Duane
Hartshorn, resident of 1022 South College Avenue from 1931-1938. The residence of these
two figures, prominent figures of the history of Colorado State University, definitely attests
to the historical significance of the structure.
Additionally, this richly detailed house bears exceptional features of early 20th century
vernacular domestic architecture. Though over a century old, the house is virtually
unmodified, and bears quite unique architectural elements. The residence reflects
significant elements of the early Craftsman style, with its side-gabled roof, stone
foundation, shingled exterior siding,-multi-over-one light windows, and exterior chimney
flanked by tracery windows. The roof structure is more complicated than other Craftsman
homes, though the dormers are indicative of the style. Exposed rafters and beams,
definitive of the style, are not found on this house, though the beautiful decorative
modillions in the wide overhanging eave do aesthetically imitate exposed rafters.
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Built shortly after the turn of the twentieth century, the Durward/Hartshorn/Day
Residence at 1022 South'College Avenue is listed first in the Fort Collins City Directory in
1907, with Charles O. Jackson and his wife Lulu as the earliest documented residents.
Charles Jackson came to Fort Collins from Cleveland, Ohio in 1902. On February 2, 1905,
he married Lulu Bossart. Lulu was a public school teacher in Fort Collins, and Charles
worked as a bookkeeper for the First National Bank. In 1908, Charles formed the Jackson-
Ankney Mercantile Company, a firm which sold coal, hay, feed wagons, buggies, and
agricultural implements. The Jacksons lived in this house until approximately 1911, when
they moved to another property at 121 South Grant Avenue.
In late 1911, Margaret Durward purchased the property for$3,500. An instructor at
Colorado Agricultural College (now Colorado State University), Margaret was named the
head of the School of Agriculture in 1919, while she was living in the home. She was the
first woman in the history of the university to hold the position. In 1930, Margaret Durward
moved to 108 Garfield (the house directly east of 1022 South College) and another
prominent university figure moved into the residence. Margaret Durward died in June 1933,
and a dormitory on the Colorado State University campus now bears her name.
Duane F. Hartshorn and his wife, Helen lived in the house with their family from 1931
until 1938. Hartshorn was a well-known Fort Collins physician. Duane Hartshorn was born
on June 21, 1899 and attended Colorado Agricultural College in Fort Collins. He was the
school's football captain in 1921 under well-known coach Harry Hughes. Hartshorn was the
director of Student Health Services at the university from 1935 until 1965. He also served
as a colonel in the Army Medical Corps during World War Two. From 1947-1955, Hartshorn
was a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He played a major role in the construction
of the current Colorado State University Student Health Center. Hartshorn died on June 2,
1969. The university's health center bears his name. In 1938, Hartshorn sold the property
at 1022 South College to Oscar Seyster, a teacher, public relations specialist, and business
manager.
In the mid-1940s, the house came under the ownership of Edwin E. Nichols and his
wife, Evadene. Edwin Nichols was born January-17, 1896. He was an administrator and
treasurer at Colorado A&M College (now Colorado State University). Evadene was a nurse
at Larimer County Hospital. Edwin and Evadene were listed at the house until 1981. Edwin
Nichols died October 28, 1981. The house remained under the ownership of the Nichols
family until 1992.
In 1993, the house was purchased by Marc Cucarola and John Spiers, of J&M
Investment Properties, LLC. In 2002, J&M Investment Properties sold the house to James
Day, Brian Thompson, and Kelly Day Thompson. At present, the house is under the sole
ownership of Kelly Day, and has been a rental property for approximately twenty years.
Kelly has taught in the Poudre School District for twelve years. A fifth generation Fort
Collins resident, Kelly is descended from a long line of high achievers. Her family has lived
in Colorado since it was a territory. Her great-great-grandfather, Harris Akin, settled in Fort
Collins in 1879, and later served as a Larimer County Commissioner. Howard Akin, one of
Harris's sons, was the youngest person to graduate from the veterinary program at
Colorado A&M, attaining this distinction one week before his 18rh birthday, Kelly's great-
grandfather, Victor Akin, was well-known in Larimer County as a major producer of sugar
beets, and for his contributions to Fort Collins' Iamb and wool industry. A strong community
supporter, Akin's horses teams dredged and cleared land along the Poudre River, and as
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far west as Chambers Lake, In 1902, when just 16, Victor Akin purchased a farm northeast
of Fort Collins. This farm remains in the family, and is where Kelly and other family
members reside today.
ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION
Construction Date: Circa 1906
Architect/Builder: Unknown
Building Materials: Wood, Stone, Brick
Architectural Style: Early 20th Century Vernacular/ Early Craftsman
Description:
A complicated roof structure tops this beautiful 1766 square foot early 20`t' century
vernacular style residence. The western elevation, the house's facade, has a full width
enclosed front porch with small side gable. A moderately pitched side-gabled front wing
composes the main part of the roof. The rear wing of the house has a hipped roof. At
present, the roof of the residence is covered with composition shingles and the roof of the
contributing historic garage has wooden shingles. Architectural surveys as late as 1998
note wooden shingles on the residence as well, so the composition shingles seem to be a
relatively recent change.
A wide overhanging boxed eave with decorative modillions exists at the roof-wall
junction of the residence. The side gables have triangular projecting apexes with the same
exposed modillions. Under the apex, small square casement windows exist in the half
story. Towards the rear of the structure on the north side, a horizontal dormer to the half
story emerges through the hipped roof.
This rectangular one and a half story structure stands on a rusticated stone foundation.
The exterior of the house is composed of lapped shake shingle wall cladding, currently
painted yellow. There is an exterior red brick chimney with ornate brickwork details on the
south side of the house. Directly east of the chimney lies a polygonal projecting window
bay.
This structure boasts a wide variety of window types but the windows are primarily
multi-paned, six-over-one double hung windows. Small basement windows also exist in the
stone foundation towards the back of the house on the southern, eastern, and northern
elevations, which confirms the 726 square feet of the basement indicated on the assessor
records. The unfinished basement features several rooms including a coal room, with a
coal chute leading to the outside. A permit for unspecified work on the basement was
received in 1941.
The house's facade boasts a large fixed picture window, flanked by one-over-one
windows, and is currently topped with a green and yellow awning. The north elevation has
a small rectangular window with central circular lights, paired six-over-one windows, and
two single six-over-one windows. The east elevation of the house has a single six-over-one
window and ganged one-over-one double hung windows, as well as a secondary rear
entrance to the residence. The southern elevation has two single six-over-one windows and
two small rectangular tracery windows with central circular lights flanking the exterior
chimney. The bay window is comprised of two six-over-one windows and a central eight-
over-one window. All windows appear to be historic, as well as the screens which cover
about half of them.
The contributing detached one-car garage on the property is a gabled, wood shake
shingle clad structure with exposed rafters, built to match the architectural characteristics of
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the house. The garage has a southern door and a pair of three light windows. A gazebo
structure extended between the garage and house, and was attached to both buildings.
This gazebo was removed recently for access to repair the sewer line. Currently, the
southern side of the yellow-painted garage contains a large square section painted in beige
and white, indicating the location of the gazebo connection.
Relatively few alterations seem to have been made to this structure since its
construction in the early 20t' century. The brick steps with a wrought iron railing leading to
the front entry are most likely not original, as well as the door and door frame appear to
have been replaced. The windows seem to lie in original frames. Paint and shingle changes
may be the only significant aesthetic difference. Overall, the over one hundred year old
house appears virtually unmodified. A notable feature of the property is the historic
flagstone sidewalk running along the property's edge.
REFERENCE LIST or SOURCES of INFORMATION (attach a separate sheet if needed)
Fort Collins City Directories (1904-1995)
Larimer County Assessor Property Information for 1022 South College Avenue
City of Fort Collins Public Record Database
Fort Collins Cemetery Information for Duane and Helen Hartshorn
Fort Collins Coloradoan, Obituary for Duane Hartshorn, June 3, 1969
Fort Collins Coloradoan, Obituary for Edwin Nichols, October 1981
Fort Collins Courier, "Miss Durward Named Head of School of Agriculture Here," July 8,
1919.
Fort Collins Weekly Courier, 'Real Estate Transfers," December 29, 1911
Fort Collins Weekly Courier, "A Very Pretty Home Wedding," February 8, 1905
Marmor, Jason, City of Fort Collins Architectural Property Reconnaissance Inventory Form,
Eastside Neighborhood Survey Project, for 1022 South College Avenue, April 10, 1998
Simmons, R.L and T.H, Fort Collins Survey of Historic Places, Historic Building Inventory
Record for 1022 S College Ave, June 1992
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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:
Preparation of plans for reconstruction or alteration of the exterior of the improvements on
the property, or;
Preparation of plans for construction of, addition to, or demolition of improvements on the
property
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DATED this day of ��Gtn 2, i 2019
Owner Name (please print)
Owner Signature
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS ARCHITECTURAL PROPERTY
RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY FORM
EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY PROJECT City of Aort Collins
Address: /oz2 5. Co/legC_ AveAve Field No.: sL2 /S�6
Legal Description: Parcel No.: 97133 -/o
Architectural Style: 44 ie 199 Ear/o zoeg Est. Construction Date: (g ira-(S(o
No. of Stories -
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Roof Form(s):
❑Front Gabled ❑ Side Gabled
❑ Cross-Gabled ❑Hipped '
®Gable/Hip ❑Shed
❑Mansard ❑ Flat
❑ Other
Roof Material:
® Wood/Shake Shingles _
Cl Composition Shingles -
❑Composition Rolled Roofing
❑Other
Foundation:
❑Concrete ❑Brick ® Sandstone
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Walls:
❑ Bricic ®Wood Frame ❑ Stone c•-
Wall Covering:
❑ Lapped Board Siding ❑ Brick ❑ Stone ❑ Drop/Tongue-in-Groove Board Siding ❑Lapped Pressboard
® Wood/Shake Shingles ❑Asbestos Shingles ❑Cast Block/SimulatedStone ❑ Stucco D Aluminum/Vinyl
Distinctive Features:
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Outbuildings: ❑Attached Garage O Detached Garage ❑ Shed(s) ❑Other
Contributing? BY ❑N
Architectural Significance: Individually Eligible? 0 Y ❑ N Contributing to District? ®Y ❑N
(Field Assessment)
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Phothgraph(s): Roll Exposure(s)
Date Recorded: //-/a-9ff Recorded By: lason Marmor
COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY NOT FOR FIELD USE
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation _ Eligible Nominated
1300 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203 Det. Not Eligible _ Certified Rehab.
Date
HISTORIC BUILDING INVENTORY RECORD
PROJECT NAME: Fort Collins Survey of COUNTY: CITY: Es
ID NO.: 5LR1586
Historic Places, 1992 Larimer Fort CollinsRARY NO.: 45
CURRENT BUILDING NAME: OWNER: Nicholas-Wright Partnership, c/o
James M. Nichols
1178 Spanish Oak Ct.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
ADDRESS: 1022 S College Ave.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
TOWNSHIP 711 RANGE 69W SECTION 13 NW 1/4 SW 1/4
U.s.G.S. QUAD NAME: Fort Collins, Colo.
HISTORIC NAME:
YEAR: 1960 (PR1984) X 7.5' 15,
BLOCK: LOT(S):
ADDITION: Craft's Resub. YR. OF ADDITION: 1890
DISTRICT NAME:
FILM ROLL NO.: 5 NEGATIVE NO.: LOCATION OF NEGATIVES: DATE OF CONSTRUCTION:
BY: Roger Whitacre 9A City of Ft. Collins Planning ESTIMATE: ACTUAL: 1905
.. .- SOURCE:
Weekly Courier, 12.27-05
�• USE:
PRESENT:
Residence
HISTORIC:
Residence
CONDITION:
A ail NUrl1i1 EXCELLENT X GOOD
FAIR
Fp�Ap�o I� DETERIORATING
'.1'u• -, -� ' EXTENT OF ALTERATIONS:
MINOR X MODERATE MAJOR
DESCRIBE:
Enclosed front porch with brick base
+ and wrought iron.
CONTINUED YES X NO
STYLE: Bungalow STORIES: ORIGINAL SITE x MOVED
1 1/2 DATE(S) OF MOVE:
MATERIALS: Wood, Stone, Brick SQ. FOOTAGE: NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY
1756
INDIVIDUAL: YES X NO
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION: CONTRIBUTING TO DISTRICT:
Frame dwelling with shingled wells atop evenly coursed, rusticated stone YES NO
foundation. Side gabled roof with pent roof which overhangs first story; wood
shingle roofing; overhanging eaves with exposed, shaped rafters. Upper gable end LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION: No
has projecting, triangular shape in apex which overhangs square window. Gable NAME:
end chimney with decorative brick panels and rounded shoulders is flanked by DATE:
small windows with tracery and cuts through pent roof. Low gabled bay across
front of house has enclosed parch and plate glass window flanked by 4/1 light ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS? X YES NO
TYPE:
windows. Other windows are 6/1 light. gay window on southern elevation with Shingled Garage
6/1 light windows.
IF INVENTORIED, LIST ID NOS.:
CONTINUED? YES X NO
ADDITIONAL PAGES: YES X NO
PLAN SHAPE: ARCHITECT: NO.: 5LR1586
A. M. Garbutt
OWNER:
SOURCE: A. rbutt
Weekly Courier, 12-17-OS
BUILDER/CONTRACTOR—C. J. Loveland
SOURCE: etcar Period 187D-1920:
Ibid.
al Devel
CONSTRUCTION HISTORY (DESCRIPTION, NAMES, DATES, ETC., RELATING TO MAJOR ALTERATIONS TO ORIGINAL STRUCTURE):
F _ CONTINUED YES X NO
b
AL BACKGROUND (DISCUSS IMPORTANT PERSONS AND.EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STRUCTURE):
kly Courier" reported on 27 December 1905 that A. M. Garbutt was having built a frame cottage on South College
The builder was C. J. Loveland and the cost was $1,500. Arthur M. Garbutt was an early twentieth century Fort
architect who associated with builder C. J. Loveland in 1902 and worked on a number of commercial blocks,
es, and public buildings. In 1905, Garbutt also designed the Colorado Block, which was hailed as the most modern in town at that date. In about 1912, the architect.4.,6ft Fort Collins to practice architecture in Wyoming.likely that this dwelling was built an speculation, as the city directory lists Charles 0.,and Lula B. Jackson as the
owners in 1908. Jackson was associated with Jackson-Ankney Mercant.Me Company, which offered coal, hay, feed, wagons,
buggies, and agricultural implements for sale and was located at 144-146 West Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, In the {
1930s, Oscar B. and Mabel Seyster lived here. Seyster was^a teacher, public relations dpecielist, and business manager.t`` c
,r...
CONTINUED ..YES• X NO':
SIGNIFICANCE (CHECK APPROPRIATE CATEGORIES AND BRIEFLY JUSTIFY BELOW}:
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE; - 'd
X REPRESENTs HE (1DRK OF A MASTER HISTORICAL SION.IFICANCEi`,.,
T ` _ ASSOCIATED WITH SIGNIFICANT PERSONS
POSSESSES HIGH ARTISTIC VALUES ASSOCIATED_JIT} SlfiNIFICAAj,EVENTS;OR P(}TTERyS
X REPRESENTS A TYPE, PER10D, OR METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION — CONTRIBUTES TO"AM''HISTORIC�•`DiSTR1CT
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:
This house, although somewhat altered, represents the work of Fort:Coll ins.architect Arthur , Garbutt and burlder 'C J.
l
Loveland who constructed the house in 1905. The house reflects elements of a�e'early Bungaw sty[e.th ough .its:'gab led' S
roof, shingled watts with stone foundation, chimney flanked by small windows with tracery, and mufti-over-single llgt`t
windows. •-
CONTINUED YES JXNO
FLarmierCounty
PECIFIC):lorado,-, (Boulder: Colorado Press Association, 1938), 693; "Fort Collins Weekly Courier," 27 December ssessor records; Fort Collins City Directory, 1908; Fort Collins Building Permits; and "Fort Collins
27 March 1907.
CONTINUED YES X NO
SURVEYED BY: R. L. Simmons/T. H. Simmons AFFILIATION: Front Range Research Associates, Inc. DATE: June 1992
ATTACHMENT 2
CI l}y o� Planning, Development&
Transportation Services
6rt ®lli Community Development&
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
P.O.Box 580
Fort Collins,CO 80522,0580
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
January 12, 2011
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: 1022 South College Avenue, Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence and Garage
CONTACT: Karen McWilliams, Preservation Planner/Lisa Steiner, Historic Preservation Intern
APPLICANT: Kelly Day
REQUEST: Historic Landmark Designation
BACKGROUND: The Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence is eligible for landmark status
because of its association with significant historical figures as well as its distinctive architectural
characteristics. The century old structure was home to two extremely important faculty members
of Colorado State University. These faculty members were major figures in the history of the
university, and prominent buildings on campus presently bear their names. Durward Hall, a twelve
story residence tower on the northwest corner of the campus was named for Margaret Durward,
resident of 1022 South College Avenue from 1911-1930. The Hartshorn Health Center on campus
was named for Duane Hartshorn, resident of 1022 South College Avenue from 1931-1938. The
residence of these two prominent figures of the history of Colorado State University, definitely
attests to the historical significance of the structure.
Additionally, this richly detailed house bears•exceptional features of early 20`h century vernacular
domestic architecture. Though over a century old, the house is virtually unmodified and has quite unique
architectural elements. The residence reflects significant elements of the early Craftsman style, with its
side-gabled roof, stone foundation, shingled exterior siding, multi-over-one light windows, and an
exterior chimney flanked by tracery windows. The roof structure is more complicated than other
Craftsman homes, though the dormers are indicative of the style. Exposed rafters and beams, definitive of
the style, are not found on this house, though the beautiful decorative modillions in the wide overhanging
eave do aesthetically imitate exposed rafters. The historic detached one-car garage is a gabled structure.
The garage features its original vehicle doors, with strap hinges and cross bracing in the lower halves.
Clad in wood shake shingles with exposed rafters, the garage was built to match the architectural
characteristics of the house.
Built shortly after the turn of the twentieth century, the Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence at 1022 South
College Avenue is listed first in the Fort Collins City Directory in 1907, with Charles O. Jackson and his
wife Lulu as the earliest documented residents. In 1908, Charles formed the Jackson-Ankney Mercantile
Company, a firm which sold coal, hay, feed wagons, buggies, and agricultural implements. The Jacksons
lived in this house until approximately 1911.
In late 1911, Margaret Durward purchased the property for $3,500. An instructor at Colorado Agricultural
College (now Colorado State University), Margaret was named the head of the School of Agriculture in
F�ort Collins
1919, while she was living in the home. She was the first woman in the history of the university to hold
the position. In 1930, Margaret Durward left the residence and another prominent university figure moved
into the home. Margaret Durward died in 1933, and a dormitory on the Colorado State University campus
now bears her name.
Duane F. Hartshorn and his wife Helen lived in the house with their family from 1931 until 1938.
Hartshorn was a well-known Fort Collins physician. From 1947-1955, Hartshorn was a member of the
State Board of Agriculture. He played a major role in the construction of the current Colorado State
University Student Health Center, and the university's health center still bears his name. The residence
has been home to many since, but its remarkably unaltered state reflects beautifully the property's history
as the home of these undoubtedly significant Fort Collins residents.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving a resolution of the Landmark Preservation
Commission to designate 1022 South College Avenue, the Durward/Hartshom/Day Residence and
Garage, as a Fort Collins Landmark under significance standard number two and number three and in
accordance with the Fort Collins Landmark Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins.
ATTACHMENT 3
Planning, Development I
City 6y of & Transportation -
F6rt Collsin Services
Community Development&
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
P.O.Box 580
Fort Collins,CO 80522.0580
RESOLUTION 2,2011
OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING FORT COLLINS LANDMARK DESIGNATION
OF THE DURWARD/HARTSHORN/DAY RESIDENCE
1022 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 Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence has individual significance to Fort
Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard 2 as the home of two important historic Colorado
State University faculty members Margaret Durward and Duane 1-larstshorn; and under Standard
3, as an unaltered example of an Early 20`h Century/Early Craftsman style home, embodying the
distinctive characteristics of this style, with good integrity.
WHEREAS, the Landmark Preservation Commission has determined that the
Durward/Hartshorn/Dav Residence 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; Kelly Day, has consented to such landmark
designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the 1.andmark Preservation Connnission of the City
of Fort Collins as follows:
Section I. That the Landmark Preservation Commission recommends to the Council of the
City of Fort Collins that the historic residence at 1022 South.College Avenue, and the adjacent
lands upon which the historic resources are located; in the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County,
Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
BEG AT SW COR BLK 6, CRAFTS RESUB, FTC, TH N 50 FT, E 92 FT. TH E 4.4 FT. S 0 32'
E 43.1 FT, W 4.8 FT. S 6.9 FT, W 92 FT TPOB
also know as 1022 South College Avenue
City of
F6rt Collins
Landmark Preservation Commission
Resolution No. 2, 2011
Page 2
be designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins.
Section 2. That the criteria contained in Section 14-48 of the City Code will serve as the
standards by which alterations; additions and other changes to the buildings and structtn'es
located upon the above described property will be reviewed for compliance ,vith Chapter 14,
Article 111, 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 12°i day of January; A.D. 2011.
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ORDINANCE NO. 014, 2011
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE DURWARD/HARTSHORN/DAY RESIDENCE AND GARAGE, 1022
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 historic landmarks within
the City; and
WHEREAS,by Resolution dated January 12,2011,the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the "Commission") has determined that the Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence and Garage has
significance to Fort Collins under Landmark Preservation Standard(2),as a property associated with
the lives of significant historical figures; and Standard(3), as an unaltered example of an Early 20`h
Century Vernacular/Early Craftsman style home,embodying the distinctive characteristics of these
styles; 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 City 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 known as the Durward/Hartshorn/Day Residence and
Garage, located in the City of Fort Collins,Larimer County, Colorado, and described as follows,to
wit:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 6, CRAFT'S
RESUBDIVISION OF LAKE PARK ADDITION; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET;
THENCE EAST 92 FEET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE 4.4
FEET,SAID PONT OF BEING THE EXTENDED LINE OF THE EAST FACE OF
THE EXISTING GARAGE; THENCE SOUTH 00°32'EAST,ALONG THE SAID
EAST FACE AND ALONG AN EXISTING FENCE 43.1 FEET TO THE FENCE
CORNER; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID FENCE 4.8 FEET TO THE EAST
LINE DESCRIBED IN BOOK 798,PAGE 43,RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1945
WITH THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; THENCE SOUTH
6.9 FEET TO THE SE CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK
798, PAGE 43, RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1945 WITH THE LARIMER
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER,THENCE WEST 92 FEET TO THE PONT
OF BEGINNING
also known as 1022 South College Avenue s
is hereby designated as a Fort Collins Landmark in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Code.
Section 2. That the criteria in Section 14-48 of the City Code 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 City
Code.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
February, A.D. 2011, and to be presented for final passage on the 1st day of March, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1st day of March, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk