Ghent Motors
Captain Bevo and myself have been wondering about the history of this building. Captain believes it was originally Ghent Motors, with the showroom being on the corner (where City Drug is now), with this side being the mechanics shop. However, the recently revealed ghost sign does not really say that. Then again neither one of us can decipher what the first word says here.
Across the street was Markley Motors at one time. I also thought that the current city building at 281 N. College was connected with an automobile dealership as well. I do know that Pederson’s was further north on College Avenue until the early 90′s.
We would love to hear what others recall from the early auto dealers in town.
Ghent-Bugas motors. Found a this on the online city directory from 1950 on the History Connection archive site.
http://history.fcgov.com/u?/ph,24955
Cool. I didn’t even realize they were renovating over there.
I have no clue on the … Ubas Motors? … building. But I do have a question to add to the mix. What’s with the empty framing on the brick building next door? I’ve always wondered what that is. It looks like they’re going to add on to the building but it’s been like that for ages so I’m guessing it has some other purpose. But I can’t for the life of me figure it out.
281 N. College was a lumber company.
The corner of Olive and College (NE) was the location of Dreilings Pontiac for many years…
I should think before I submit, then I would only have to send once. The location that (still?)houses the Armadillo was the Dodge dealership for many years before it was a restaurant and bar.
I’m lost here. What’s the street address?
The Armidillo was Oakes Motors. It was a Nash dealership. Here’s a photo I got from the Oakes family when Ted Oakes died last year. http://www.flickr.com/photos/catmcc/5490436345/
There was this earlier photo that Cat posted that shows the building as well, albeit at night. Love the photo.
http://www.lostfortcollins.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fc_college_xmas_rbd1.jpg