Tuesday, December 6th, is Colorado Gives Day, a 24-hour period dedicated to supporting hundreds of statewide nonprofits. Colorado Gives Day is a great chance to help keep local history alive in Fort Collins and contribute to the spirit of giving across Colorado. You don't have to wait until December 6th to give.  You can pre-schedule your donation to Poudre Landmarks Foundation today! Visit coloradogives.org to schedule your donation.

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PLF is honored that the 1883 Water Works has a place in a local artist's heart and is featured in a newly unveiled Art in Public Places project. Larry Tucci's "Barn Owl at Fort Collins Water Works" mural is painted on a transformer box at 1113 Davidson Dr. in Fort Collins, near Shields and Drake.

Tucci explains his inspiration for the piece: "Visually speaking, the Barn Owl is a perfect match for a beautiful place like the historic Fort Collins Water Works. There is something about these birds which is elegant and classic in physical appearance. The early American architecture of the Water Works complex has the same qualities: handsome, classic, timeless. . . . Combining this bird with the Water Works complex in a way brings the past to life, as these birds could easily be living there today exactly as they could have when the place was first constructed. They are a classic, timeless match, serving as a reminder of the past and those who worked hard to improve life for themselves and future generations."