Frisco in Summit County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Niemoth Cabin
Circa 1931
| | Town of Frisco | |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025
1. Niemoth Cabin Marker
Cherished as a family summer home, this cozy cabin features a river-rock fireplace and some original furnishings. Emmanuel Bellom used pioneer logs to build this cabin, one of five original cabins on Bill's Ranch, a former 145 acre dairy ranch southeast of Frisco. The Niemoth Cabin was moved to the park in 1995.
Original Owner: Marie & Max Niemoth
Donor: Bob & Judy Anderson
Erected by Town of Frisco, Colorado.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 39° 34.512′ N, 106° 6.047′ W. Marker is in Frisco, Colorado, in Summit County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street (Business Interstate 70) and 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker and cabin are in Frisco Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Main Street, Frisco CO 80443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies and on the Continental Divide. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frisco Jail (a few steps from this marker); Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Wood's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring House (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank & Annie Ruth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ute Tipi (within shouting distance of this marker); Prestrud/Staley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Trapper's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frisco.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Frisco Historic Park & Museum
Also see . . .
1. Niemoth Cabin (Frisco Historic Park & Museum Virtual Tour).
(By Michaela Douglas & Rose Gorrell) Excerpt: The Niemoth Cabin is located in the front of the Frisco Historic Park along Main Street. Built in 1931, by Emmanuel Bellom for Max and Marie Niemoth, this structure is made of native logs and river rocks(Submitted on November 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)from Miners Creek. The Niemoths were one of the first families to build a cabin on Bill Thomas' dairy ranch just outside of Frisco. This quaint one-room cabin with a loft was moved to the Frisco Historic Park & Museum in 1995 after being donated by local Bills Ranch residents, Bob & Judy Anderson.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 20252. Niemoth Cabin MarkerThe marker is mounted on the right side of the front entrance.
With a lifestyle exhibit, featuring a welcoming home setup, the antique bed, couch, and original kitchen setup, this cabin takes visitors back in time to the 1930s. Originally restored by the former Frisco Historical Society, construction of the foundation and fireplace was completed in late August, 1995.
2. The early history of Bill's Ranch in Frisco.
The Thomas family were dairy farmers in Frisco when the mining boom and bust swung through town. When mines first started popping up in Summit, it left the community in a unique position with access to supplies via the railroad and even electricity long before many larger towns had such luxuries. However, once the downswing started it hit hard, and these once coveted commodities became bygone(Submitted on November 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)luxuries Summit lost electricity in 1913 and wouldnt again see the light for 30 years.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 20253. Niemoth Cabin (northwest elevation)The river-rock fireplace is seen here on the north side of the cabin.
The losses were more than many could take and by the 1920s the great majority of mines had closed. The Thomas family was one of only five farming families who remained. When the population of Frisco dipped to 18, Bill Thomas knew it was time to act if he wanted to have anyone to sell milk to. He put out an appeal to some of the wealthier families in Denver, making them a very sweet offer: Free land and a cabin to anyone willing to move to Frisco
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025
4. Niemoth Cabin (southwest elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
