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Holcomb Valley Cabin
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The Pygmy Cabin is a small, rustic cabin found in Big Bear's Holcomb Valley, which has historic significance to the area from its gold mining days. Holcomb Valley was one of the hot spots during the Southern California gold rush dating back to the late 1800s, and the Pygmy Cabin is one of the few remaining structures from those times. It is called "Pygmy" because it is small, supposedly reflecting the modest housing miners would have built while they worked in the valley.
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The cabin itself is simple, with logs showing the utilitarian and ruggedness of the times it represents. It most probably housed miners or other workers who were into the gold rush, having little space for anything else than sleeping and cooking. While the cabin has not withstood the passing of time very well, it is a staple destination for both hikers and history enthusiasts who have a passion for whatever is remaining of the past within the area. Guests visiting Holcomb Valley usually make an effort to check out the Pygmy Cabin, which is a testament to the pioneering spirit the gold miners of yesteryear contained.
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Today this little cabin is a quiet reminder of hard work and tenacious endurance which typified the early Big Bear settlers.
