INTEGRITY The integrity of Roney Farmhouse has been assessed to determine if the characteristics that shaped the original construction within its period of significance (1911 to 1968) are present as they were historically. Integrity is evaluated according to seven aspects or qualities: location, setting, design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. Roney Farmhouse retains integrity in location, design, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. Roney Farmhouse has diminished integrity in setting due to encroaching development. Location Roney Farmhouse is the only farmhouse in the Valmont community to remain in its original location since construction. Setting The surrounding landscape to the north has drastically changed from a farming community to a bike park. The land directly south has remained primarily open, but no longer used for agriculture. To the east and west of the property are new commercial developments. The Roney House is currently planned to be integrated into the Valmont City Park development. The farmhouse will remain in its original location as part of this new development. This farmhouse has diminished integrity due to the encroaching new developments and increased automobile traffic along Valmont Road. Design The farmhouse has been enlarged with two rear additions, both of which are compatible with the original structure. The first addition, which abuts the original structure, spans the length of the rear elevation and features a shed roof with a 3.5/12 pitch. The second addition was originally built as a back porch adjoining the shed- roof addition. The porch, which has since been enclosed, has a shed roof with a shallow 1.5/12 pitch. The exact date of the additions and enclosure are unknown, but these elements were included as part of the landmark designation in 1999. Materials The majority of the original materials have remained the same, however many have been substantially vandalized. Workmanship Workmanship is consistent with the typical vernacular wood frame structure built throughout Colorado since 1860 as well as a good portion of the United States in the early 20th century. With an absence of architectural features and details that can distinguish a specific style, these simple, modest homes are divided into types according to floor plan and roof shape. This typical style of farmhouse is a small, one-story structure with a hipped roof and usually a front porch. 24 Feeling Although current state of the farmhouse is dilapidated, the style and character of the farmhouse remains as it was historically with the potential for rehabilitation as a community asset. Association Roney Farmhouse retains its associations with the Roney family and early agricultural development in Boulder.
24 Holthouser, Neil and Ruth McHeyser, Memorandum for 5172 Valmont Road, City of Boulder Parks Department, 4.
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