Old Boulder Estate of The Long Family including an Alpineer, Mineralogist, Train Enthusiast, & Book Collector

Own a piece of history when you shop this estate of a member of the Long family, best known for Long's Gardens, a famous iris garden in North Boulder. The family patriarch, JD Long, moved ...view moreto Colorado in 1898 and purchased a variety store in downtown Boulder in 1905. After expanding its seed department, he eventually created the mail order JD Long Seed Company. The seed store remained in downtown Boulder for many years. Meanwhile a place “just north of town” (the current location) was purchased in 1916 to propagate the seeds and bulbs sold in the downtown store. In the late 1940’s, the downtown location was closed, and operations were consolidated at the north Broadway farm. It is no longer “just north of town” but more “in the middle of town” since Boulder has grown.

JD & his wife, Cora, raised three children, Carleton, Everett, and Elizabeth as well as crops of iris, gladiolus, dahlias, peonies, and a plethora of other flowers, vegetables and fruits. This estate includes items from Carleton's life, as well as his son, Doug. The Longs were avid mountaineers and you'll find a huge collection of mountaineering books, some written by members of the Long family. There is also an amazing collection of other books including Native American, anthropology, Colorado history, naturalist writing, horticulture, mineralogy, and fiction. There is an exceptional collection of rocks and minerals small and large and train collectors will be amazed at the extent of train collectibles, not limited to just vintage Lionel trains, some with boxes, but train time tables, magazines, photos, and books. Literally nothing in this house was purchased in the 21st century (besides perishables) so you'll also find great vintage and antique furniture, mid century glass including Blenko, George Briard, and Culver, and clothing from the 1940's. Enjoy this unique auction of a Boulder long gone!

-Pickup date for this auction will be Friday , December 6th, by appointment between 11:30am and 3:30pm. Please confirm an alternate time with us before bidding if you cannot pick-up your item at the designated time. ...view more

Pick up will work on scheduled time slots to avoid large crowds and reduce wait times. Your win email will include a link to schedule a pick up slot during the pick up day. If you schedule your pickup this will avoid crowds and long waits when you get here!

-Please bring your own manpower for loading furniture and heavy items, and bring your own packing materials. We will NOT have movers on site to move heavy items. All buyers are responsible for removing purchased items during pick up time.

-Ask us about shipping. We are happy to ship nonbreakable items that can fit in a flat rate box at buyers expense with a $10 handling fee per box. Please contact 303-829-5966 before bidding to confirm your item is shippable.

-All sales are final. All items are SOLD AS IS. Bidders are strongly encouraged to ask any questions prior to bidding. Please refer to photos as part of description. All items are sold as-is, where-is. While ReHome Estate Sales will do its best to list any damage, repairs or restorations, the absence of these descriptions or conditions must not be taken to imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Most of the items we sell are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. All sales are final. No returns, credits or exchanges.

Danielle Custode | (303) 829-5966 | ReHomeCO@gmail.com

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