Bigler Building

The Bigler Building, also known as the Riegel Blacksmith Shop, is a historic site in Clermont, Iowa, built around 1906. Originally constructed by Fred Bigler, a local contractor, it served as a blacksmith shop starting in 1931 under Burkhard Riegel, a German immigrant. After Riegel's passing in 1990, the Clermont Historical Society transformed it into a living history museum, preserving its original blacksmithing equipment. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, making it a significant attraction for tourists and researchers interested in local history and craftsmanship.