Historic Structures

The Fort Talpa, Farisita Stage Stop

Historic adobe structure located in Farisita, Colorado (northwest of Walsenburg)

Located along the ancient migration route through the Huerfano valley – first traveled by native Americans, Spanish explorers and fur trappers on the trail out of Santa Fe.

History of these structures:

• fort
• sheep camp
• stage stop
• grocery
• post office
• gas station

Total project includes preservation of the historic structure with a separate, new structure to board graduate students undertaking research on the native American and Spanish migration and history of the southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.

Currently under review for State and National Historic Register.

---

Homestead, Ford County, Illinois

This farmhouse looks like many others in rural Illinois. The many shapes and roof lines reveal a long history of change, technology and fashion.

Before it’s scheduled demolition the structure was documented, many parts catalogued and salvaged.

At the center of the farmhouse was the original one room log structure. The log structure was crafted from 18”-24” hand hewn oak logs. Door and window jambs were walnut planks,fastened with pegs. Based on the construction techniques and area history the structure dates to the pre civil war era.

The log structure was dismantled and rebuilt at a farming history museum.