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It took seven months, but the historic Ruth House, which was damaged by arson and robbery last June, has been restored with some of its original artifacts.
To celebrate, the Town of Frisco is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a cupcake and champagne toast at 3 p.m. March 3, which coincides with the start of Women's History Month and the Frisco Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer snowshoe race.
The Ruth House fire started the morning of June 19 at the 120-year-old cabin, part of Frisco's historic park.
Firefighters from Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue and the Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District were able to extinguish the fire fairly quickly, confining damage to the interior and roof of the building, but saving the frame of the house and nearby historic structures. The subsequent investigation revealed valuable artifacts inside the scorched building had been stolen, and authorities began to suspect arson.
Some items from the theft — which included high-end vintage furs, jewelry and other artifacts — were later recovered.
“The Annie Ruth house features a women's exhibit with different artifacts and women's fashion from the 1900s; and the timing for the re-opening could not be more perfect.” said Historic Park manager Simone Belz.
In 1987, March officially became Women's History Month, giving an annual opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of American women. With this year's theme titled “Women's Education — Women's Empowerment,” which focuses on the struggle women have faced for the equal opportunity to learn and how education has helped change the role of women over time. Exhibits at the Annie Ruth House fit right in, highlighting women who made a difference in Frisco such as Susan Badger, Jane Thomas, Susie Thompson and Helen Foote.
Part of the exhibit highlights how women stepped in to save Frisco from becoming a ghost town. When the Frisco Town Council dissolved in 1913, there were no meetings for three years. Prosperity began to diminish, mines closed, people were moving away and the electricity was cut off. Several ladies gathered together, held an election and voted in an all-female board, including mayor Florence Huter, that subsequently saved the town. Colorado's women were allowed to vote as of 1900, ahead of the rest of the country. Let by Huter, the women tackled Frisco's debts and returned the town's finances to the black.
For more information on the Annie Ruth House and the March 3 events, visit www.townoffrisco.com.
To celebrate, the Town of Frisco is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a cupcake and champagne toast at 3 p.m. March 3, which coincides with the start of Women's History Month and the Frisco Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer snowshoe race.
The Ruth House fire started the morning of June 19 at the 120-year-old cabin, part of Frisco's historic park.
Firefighters from Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue and the Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District were able to extinguish the fire fairly quickly, confining damage to the interior and roof of the building, but saving the frame of the house and nearby historic structures. The subsequent investigation revealed valuable artifacts inside the scorched building had been stolen, and authorities began to suspect arson.
Some items from the theft — which included high-end vintage furs, jewelry and other artifacts — were later recovered.
“The Annie Ruth house features a women's exhibit with different artifacts and women's fashion from the 1900s; and the timing for the re-opening could not be more perfect.” said Historic Park manager Simone Belz.
In 1987, March officially became Women's History Month, giving an annual opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of American women. With this year's theme titled “Women's Education — Women's Empowerment,” which focuses on the struggle women have faced for the equal opportunity to learn and how education has helped change the role of women over time. Exhibits at the Annie Ruth House fit right in, highlighting women who made a difference in Frisco such as Susan Badger, Jane Thomas, Susie Thompson and Helen Foote.
Part of the exhibit highlights how women stepped in to save Frisco from becoming a ghost town. When the Frisco Town Council dissolved in 1913, there were no meetings for three years. Prosperity began to diminish, mines closed, people were moving away and the electricity was cut off. Several ladies gathered together, held an election and voted in an all-female board, including mayor Florence Huter, that subsequently saved the town. Colorado's women were allowed to vote as of 1900, ahead of the rest of the country. Let by Huter, the women tackled Frisco's debts and returned the town's finances to the black.
For more information on the Annie Ruth House and the March 3 events, visit www.townoffrisco.com.
