Merin Smith Implement Shed (Blacksmith Shop)
The Merin Smith Implement Shed (Blacksmith Shop), constructed in 1925, is in the Fruita Historic District.
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Merin Smith Implement Shed (Blacksmith Shop) Details
The Merin Smith Implement Shed (Blacksmith Shop), constructed in 1925, is in the Fruita Historic District. It's on the south side of Scenic Drive, about one mile from the visitor center, and was originally built by Merin Smith, who used the building over the years as a workshop, storage area and garage. Smith purchased Fruita's first tractor, the "Power Horse," which is still stored inside the shed.
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