About this property
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.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 81000185. It was listed on July 22, 1981.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Questions about this property
When was Bimson Blacksmith Shop listed on the National Register?
Bimson Blacksmith Shop was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1981.
What type of historic resource is Bimson Blacksmith Shop?
Bimson Blacksmith Shop is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bimson Blacksmith Shop?
The period of significance for Bimson Blacksmith Shop is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
Can I research the history near Bimson Blacksmith Shop?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Bimson Blacksmith Shop will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
More historic places in Colorado
Browse all historic places in Colorado.
View Coloradohistoric sites ›Research the history near this site
An Aubrey US report for an address near Bimson Blacksmith Shop will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.