Recently, I was asked to write a couple of paragraphs stating why the livery stable in Fountain should receive funds for its preservation. My letter along with others will be presented before a committee who will make the decision. The letter follows:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in support of the historic preservation of the
structure known as the livery stable located in Fountain, Colorado. While there is more research needed into the
historic details of this building, it remains one of Fountain’s few existing
original structures. The livery is very
unique because it was constructed with large cobbles. The first glance at the rock structure sparks
interest in its history. Maintenance on
the stable has been neglected over the years, and Fountain stands to lose one
of its treasures if repairs and reinforcements to the structure are not
addressed soon.
Repairing the old building is just the first step in
securing a variety of possibilities for the livery. Rescuing the structure from demolition would
keep it on Fountain’s walking tour of historic buildings. Should the city ever acquire ownership of the
stable, it could be used for educational opportunities, with displays and demonstrations,
for local school children, curious visitors, and those with genealogical ties
to historic Fountain. Preserving the
rock livery helps to preserve Fountain’s history, as well as the history of
liveries and rock buildings in general wherever they may have been located in
the United States.
