The 1891 Potting Shed is one of the few surviving Colorado Agricultural College buildings dating from the 19th century. 

Constructed in 1906, Plummer School is a rare Colorado example of a two-story rural schoolhouse.  Its red brick exterior includes an arched entry bay, and there is a prominent hipped roof bell tower.  The building provided a striking contrast to the modest wood buildings typically found in the surrounding agricultural area.

The original 1881 three-story, red brick and cut stone, Late Victorian commercial building underwent a major renovation in 1917.

The district is characterized by many fine examples of late 19th and early 20th century commercial architecture.  The 38 contributing buildings are primarily of brick and include a variety of architectural detailing. 

Fort Collins architect Montezuma Fuller designed the 1893 one and a half story brick and wood residence for dry goods merchant William O. Mosman and his wife, Margaret.  The house is an outstanding example of Victorian architecture.

The 1883 building is one of the oldest on campus.  Additions in 1892, 1896, 1899, and 1925 symbolize the growth and development of what began as a small agricultural college into a large diversified university.  

One of Montezuma Fuller’s earliest projects, this circa 1872 2½ story dwelling, of rough cut stone, is a fine example of Victorian architecture that includes Queen Anne and Romanesque elements.

A rare surviving example within the present city limits, this circa 1900 building is representative of the vernacular design of high plains farmhouses.  The modest size, additions made over time, and related outbuildings continue to convey the feeling of an early farm dwelling. 

The site was one of the first to afford archaeologists an opportunity to study the Folsom Culture of the Paleo-Indian era.  Activity at the site dates from 9000 to 3000 BC and reveals a culture strongly dependent on hunting.

The 1884 building received an addition in 1915.  Over the years, it housed a variety of educational functions and several academic departments.  Its most important use was as the library from 1905 to 1927.