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.

The building is the original home of the Department of Zoology and Entomology, functioning in that capacity from 1910 until 1937.  From 1902 to 1910 it served as the college bathhouse. 

Located south of Fort Collins’ downtown core, the district developed over a sixty year period from the mid-1870s into the 1930s.  Also known as the Midtown Historic District, it is a good example of early community planning and also illustrates the social evolution of Fort Collins.  Of the 665 properties, 549 contribute to the district’s historic and architectural integrity. 

Constructed in 1889, for John A.C. Kissock, the two-story red brick building is a good example of late 19th century commercial architecture designed by noted local architect Montezuma Fuller.