"By" Day House

George Byron "By" Day arrived in the Bridgeport area in the early 1860s. He hauled hay and lumber from Big Meadows to provide goods to the miners of Aurora.

This is one of the oldest houses in the valley. It was built in the 1860’s. George Byron Day was one of the first settlers here in Bridgeport. The first white man to stay the winter. The original part of the house was built out of stone.

By Day was responsible for the treaty made with the Indians. The huge barn on the ranch was brought in from Aurora. It was taken apart and the lumber numbered and then rebuilt where it stands.