Frisco in Summit County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bailey House
Circa 1895
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025
1. Bailey House Marker
A typical 1890's home, the two-story Bailey House features original newspapers dating back to 1884 which were used as insulation for the interior walls. Constructed with hand-hewn logs, it is a classic example of homes originally located in Frisco. This house was built on the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Main Street, and was moved to the park in the mid 1980's.
Original Owner: Emma J. Brown
Donor: David & Jerilyn Burry
Erected by Town of Frisco, Colorado.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 39° 34.474′ N, 106° 6.034′ W. Marker is in Frisco, Colorado, in Summit County. It is on Granite Street just west of 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker and house are on the south side of 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: Trapper's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Bill's Ranch House (a few steps from this marker); Log Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Prestrud/Staley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank & Annie Ruth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ute Tipi (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 . . . The Bailey House (Frisco Historic Park & Museum Virtual Tour).
(By Rose Gorrell) Excerpt: While there is still plenty more to learn about the original owner, Emma J. Brown, we do know that the house was renovated several times as newspaper linings date back to 1884 with some sections dating around(Submitted on November 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)WWI and WWII. Newspapers were commonly used as a layer of insulation along with other materials like cotton batting, cloth, and plant fibers.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 20252. Bailey House MarkerThe marker is on the right side of the front/north entrance.
The Bailey House is dedicated to exhibits on Frisco's pastimes. One of Frisco's favorite pastimes was baseball. Music was another favorite pastime for Frisco residents. The invention of the phonograph and the record player in the late 1800s made music accessible to everyone. And of course, there was the great outdoors. The modern Frisco resident is not much different than previous generations who skied, hiked, camped, rock climbed, rode their bikes, ice skated, and fished.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025
3. Bailey House (southwest elevation)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025
4. Bailey House (northeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
