Atwood-Jones House

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Name: Atwood-Jones House collyer0503

Address: 503 Collyer St.

Landmark Designation: 1987

Construction Date: 1883

Architectural Style: Edwardian Vernacular

Little is known about George Atwood. He was an early Longmont merchant whom the Longmont Ledger reported was elected foreman of Walter Buckingham Hook and Ladder Company in April, 1883. By 1886, he had left Longmont to head the newly opened branch of Butler Wyman and Atwood Implement Dealers in Denver, Co.

James Harvey Jones came to Colorado in 1872, employed in mining in the Blackhawk district of Gilpin County and later, the Sunshine district of Boulder County.

In 1885 Jones came to Longmont to engage in business, and for a number of years operated a general store on Main Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue, finally selling the business. In 1892, he was elected treasurer of the newly formed Longmont Electric Light Company.

James became one of the founders of Farmers National Bank, now First National Bank of Longmont. As one of the founders, he was elected vice president in 1904. In 1941, he was name director of First National Bank for the 50th time.

The Jones' had no children and belonged to no organizations; yet he was active in the community and had a good friendship with many fellow merchants.

If you would like to learn more about this property, please contact Planning and Development Services at 303-651-8330.

Reference
HPC 1987-4

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