Preston Farm
Year Listed: 1998
County: Larimer County
Status: SAVED
Context: Agriculture
Date Constructed: 1877
Significance:
Dating to 1877, Preston Farm is the last remaining farm site within the City of Fort Collins. Benjamin Preston established a homestead and the land remained in the Preston family for more than 100 years. The farm complex is a tangible reminder of Fort Collins’ once extensive agrarian roots.
Threat When Listed:
Demolition, encroachment
Since Listing:
The Preston Farm was designated a Local Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designated an official Save America's Treasures project, and protected primarily through a conservation easement. Using State Historical Fund grants, the owners rehabilitated the house for commercial use. Since 2002, the farmhouse has functioned as office space for small businesses. Through the city’s Local Landmark Rehabilitation Loan and the Zero Percent Interest Loan Program, the owner stabilized the grain elevator and completed exterior renovations.
Last Updated:
January 2006