Barbara Fleming Livres

The Poudre Canyon, shaped by the Cache la Poudre River, is rich in history and outdoor recreation. This book guides readers through its past, highlighting significant landmarks and stories from the early 1800s when trappers and Native Americans inhabited the area. It chronicles the arrival of explorers, miners, and the development of railroads, which facilitated logging and access to mining towns. By the 1920s, the completion of a road through the canyon opened the region to tourism, enhancing its reputation for hunting and fishing.

Set against the backdrop of Fort Collins, Colorado, this book showcases the evolution of the town through the lens of photographer Mark Miller, who established his studio in 1914. As Fort Collins transitioned from a Wild West outpost to a thriving college town, Miller captured its people, businesses, and landscapes over nearly six decades. Featuring a selection from over 70,000 images, the collection highlights the rich history and development of the area, preserved at the Fort Collins Museum's Local History Archive.