| The first major
project for the South Platte Valley Historical
Society was to acquire the original site of the
fur trading post Fort Lupton and surrounding area.
With the help of local pioneers, pictures of the
site, students from local colleges, and
professional consultants, a Site Plan was
developed for the Fort Lupton Historic Park. |
| We are building the Fort! Construction began on the
foundation this Fall. Many members of SPVHS and TRT donated
time, and many local merchants donated materials. The
construction of the walls will start this fall, with the front
and part of the side walls (phase 1) scheduled to be completed
this spring and summer. If you would like to help, please send
us a email, or watch the calendar for construction dates. |
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| In 1999, the 1875
Independence Schoolhouse restoration was
completed by Society volunteers with a grant from
the Colorado Historical Fund. The
schoolhouse is the first permanent building in
the Historic Park. |
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Major restoration is needed. |
The current project is to restore
the Donelson House,
which was donated to the Society in 1996. |
An architectural firm was hired to design the
restoration, and the work is to be completed by a
contractor hired by the Society. This
project will be paid for with a grant from the
Colorado Historical Fund and matching funds
raised by Society volunteers. The Society is very
interested in acquiring a windmill, barn, and
other farm buildings of the same vintage as the
Donelson house. Like any property owner, South
Platte Valley Historical Society finds
maintenance to be an on-going project. If
you are interested and would like to help, watch
our Calendar page for scheduled work party dates.
Funds for the Society's projects are raised
through membership dues, civic donations, fund
raisers, and the diligent work of "grant
writers".
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|  Visitor Center The Society's Board of Directors authorized the purchase of
a used modular building to be used as a temporary
Visitor
Center for the Fort Lupton Historic Park. The Center, once
remodeled, will house the Society's office, a gift shop, a
reference library and reading area, and facilities to provide
light refreshments.
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Contact
Us:
info@spvhs.org |
South
Platte Valley
Historical
Society
PO Box 633
Fort Lupton, CO 80621 |
