1906-1911
Ella’s IDLE WILD Homestead
1906
May 31st, 1906
Ella Van Bramer Discovers Idlewild
Ella Van Bramer begins building a camping resort at present day Idlewild. Construction of the "Idlewild House" as well as "Stewarts" cabin likely began at this point.
Mrs. Van Bramer has located a pretty resort three miles east of the Forks and will have nicely furnished tents, well floored and protected which will be for rent to campers and tourists who travel toward the Hills this summer. She will also make a specialty of serving special Sunday dinners and meals. Special rates by the week and to parties. For information as to accommodations address, Mrs. Van Bramer, Drake, Colorado.
Loveland Register – May 31, 1906
June 14th, 1906
Ella Van Bramer Names Idlewild
Ella Van Bramer names her homestead and future camping retreat "Eydl-wilde."
Mrs. Ella Van Bramer has named her colony of tents in the hills, Eydl-wilde. It is located just beyond the second canon, about three miles this side of the Forks. Mrs. Van Bramer is fixing it up in rather artistic style and it will be vastly popular with the Loveland folk during the summer.
Loveland Register – June 14, 1906
June 21st, 1906
Ella Van Bramer Advertises Idlewild
The first advertisement for Ella Van Bramer's "Iydlewilde," a summer resort with fishing, tents, and home cooked meals.
Advertisement for Ella Van Bramer's "Iydlewilde" Summer Resort. From the Loveland Register, June 21st, 1906.
1909
September 1st, 1909
Ella Van Bramer Applies for a Homestead
Ella Van Bramer was in the process of applying for a homestead by this date.
Mrs. Van Bramer has been to Denver, looking after her homestead interests to her claim at Idlewild.
Weekly Courier – September 1, 1909
1910
August 9th, 1910
IDLE WILD Subdivision Is Created
Ella Van Bramer subdivides the land and officially names the sub division “IDLE WILD.” But this date there were three cabins at Idlewild: The Idlewild House, Stewarts Cabin, and the Turkington Cabin.
Subdivision plat for “IDLEWILD SUBDIVISION” signed August 9th, 1910.
1911
May 8th, 1911
Ella Van Bramer Completes the Idlewild Homestead
Ella Van Bramer's homestead reaches the five year eligibility period, and she receives a land patent for 160 acres.
Homestead declaration for Ella Van Bramer’s Idlewild homestead.
May 18th, 1911
Ella Van Bramer Sells Idlewild Lot 3
Ella Van Bramer sells Idlewild Lot 3 and the Idlewild Lodge to A M Swain and J A Hill.
Van Bramer, Ella G-Swain, A M & Hill, J A, $500; L3 Idle Wild sub-
The Fort Collins Express - May 18, 1911
July 13th, 1911
Ella Van Bramer Sells Idlewild Lot 5
Ella Van Bramer sells Idlewild Lot 5 and the "Idlewild House" to C. S. Ickes.
Van Bramer, Ella G - Ickes, C S, $50; L 5 Idle Wild sub.
The Fort Collins Express - July 13, 1911
August 3rd, 1911
Ella Van Bramer Transfers Titles of Idlewild Lots 1, 2 and 4
Ella Van Bramer Transfers Titles of Idlewild Lots 1, 2 and 4 to her mother, Maryette Bartholf.
VanBramer, Ella G - Bartholf, Maryette, $1; L 1 2 4 Idle Wild sub.
The Fort Collins Express - August 3, 1911