Construction & Alteration History
Date Event
Source*
1865
The property homesteaded by Joseph D. Fowler
Memorandum for 5172 Valmont Rd, 2 Memorandum for 5172 Valmont Rd, 2 Memorandum for 5172 Valmont Rd, 2 Memorandum for 5172 Valmont Rd, 2 Memorandum for 5172 Valmont Rd, 4 Memorandum for 5172 Valmont Rd, 3 Memorandum for 5172 Valmont Rd, 3 East Boulder Inventory and Analysis Report, 7
1900s
James Roney moved to the Valmont Community and leased 36-acres of land from the Inland Oil and Refinery Co.
1910
James Roney built the farmhouse.
1915
James Roney bought the property outright.
1920s to 1990s
Sometime between 1920 and 1970, two rear additions were added, dates unknown.
1968
Robert Roney passed away in 1968 and Ruby Roney relocated to Niwot.
1972
Kenneth C. Schneider purchased the property.
1990s
Boulder Parks and Recreation Department acquired the property.
1999
Roney Farmhouse designated a local landmark by the City of Boulder.
City of Boulder Landmark L-99-2
* Refer to resources at the end of this section for sources.
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