Lon Chaney Cabin — a verified famous property.
Location: Cienega Mirth, Big Pine, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Cienega Mirth, Big Pine
confidence 80/100 · 8 independent sources · SRC-2057, SRC-2058, SRC-2059, SRC-8059, SRC-8060, SRC-8954, SRC-9155, SRC-9614 - Designed by Paul R. Williams
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2057, SRC-2059, SRC-8061, SRC-8062, SRC-8955, SRC-9156 - Built in 1930
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2057, SRC-2059, SRC-8956, SRC-9155 - Architectural style: Rustic
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2057, SRC-2059, SRC-8061, SRC-9985, SRC-10025
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10025 — onX Backcountry — Big Pine Creek North Fork Hiking Trail (Lon Chaney Cabin) (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2057 — Lon Chaney Cabin — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2058 — 1929 Paul Williams, Lon Chaney High Sierra House — Pierre Harbin (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2059 — Chaney Residence — John Muir Wilderness — Paul Revere Williams Project (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8059 — Hiking Project — Mountains to the north of Cienega Mirth (Lon Chaney cabin) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8060 — Natural Atlas — Lon Chaney Cabin (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8061 — High Sierra Trails — Big Pine Lakes Trail (Lon Chaney's Cabin) (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8062 — Study.com — Paul Williams the Architect: Biography, Style & Accomplishments (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8954 — The Creak of Boots — Lon Chaney's Stone Cabin (Tier 3, field_report; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8955 — Timberline Trails — North Fork of Big Pine Creek (Lon Chaney Cabin) (Tier 2, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8956 — USModernist — Paul R. Williams architecture catalog (Lon Chaney Sr. Cabin) (Tier 2, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9155 — LakeHub — Reflections of the Sierras: A Journey to Big Pine Lakes (Tier 2, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9156 — Trail Dust Dirty Girl — Big Pine Lakes via North Fork Big Pine Creek Trail (Tier 2, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9614 — Fly Fishing the Sierra — Big Pine Lakes (Lon Chaney cabin built 1929) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9985 — Visit Bishop (Bishop Area Visitor Bureau) — Big Pine Lake Region (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Lon Chaney Cabin?
Lon Chaney Cabin was designed by Paul R. Williams.
Where is Lon Chaney Cabin located?
Lon Chaney Cabin is located in Big Pine, California.