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Bimson Blacksmith Shop
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Bimson Blacksmith Shop

Also known as Berthoud Pioneer Museum

Berthoud’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jul 23, 1981; only 321 of Colorado’s 1,569 listings are older
Listed 1981Berthoud

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Bimson Blacksmith Shop

Bimson Blacksmith Shop, at 224 Mountain St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 23, 1981: the first place in Berthoud to be listed. Only 321 of Colorado’s 1,569 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, art, architecture and social history, at the local level.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 15 MB · National Archives↗
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224 Mountain St., Berthoud

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Questions about Bimson Blacksmith Shop

Is Bimson Blacksmith Shop on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 23, 1981 (Register number 81000185).

Is Bimson Blacksmith Shop a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Boulder County Courthouse, 22.5 miles away.

Can you visit Bimson Blacksmith Shop?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Bimson Blacksmith Shop?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84131404 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.