Bimson Blacksmith Shop

Bimson Blacksmith Shop

Southern and eastern sides of the building
Nearest city Berthoud, Colorado
Coordinates 40°18′21″N 105°4′32″W / 40.30583°N 105.07556°W / 40.30583; -105.07556Coordinates: 40°18′21″N 105°4′32″W / 40.30583°N 105.07556°W / 40.30583; -105.07556
Area less than one acre
Built 1893
Architect Alfred G. Bimson
Architectural style Other
NRHP Reference # 81000185[1]
Added to NRHP July 23, 1981

The Bimson Blacksmith Shop was constructed in 1893 by Alfred G. Bimson as the first blacksmith shop in Berthoud, Colorado, USA. He designed and built the building out of native Lyons sandstone. The shop remained open until 1943.

The building is currently being used by the Berthoud Historical Society to house the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum.[2]

See also

National Register of Historic Places listings in Larimer County, Colorado

References

  1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum".

External links


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