History of my camp

[Smawgunner2]

Cabin looks awesome! Very rewarding project. Have you been able to get an idea of when it was built originally? Be very interesting to see

From some old maps I discovered it used to sit on a neighbors property up until 1901 or thereabouts. It has “marriage marks” carved into some of the logs so they could reassemble it easier. One notch for the bottom log, 2 notches for the second log and so forth. The South facing logs got an “S”…or Z carved into them and West got an “X”. I also found a lot of newspapers behind the wallpaper dated 1903. From there I went to Ancestry.com to find the family of the original property owners. The grand daughter still lived across the road, she’s past on now. From what I can piece together, her grandfather started a family in 1871 so I’m guessing it’s at least that old. They moved it when the family of 13 out grew it.

 

[xbowguy]

Definitely a project to be proud of!

 

[bigten05]

That is awesome.

 

[switchhitter]

Awesome
That is quite an accomplishment

 

[Hortontoter]

Very cool indeed. The history you were able to uncover is priceless. What a great place to pass time. I really like the photos in the one picture.

 

[TinyTucky]

That’s so cool. Nice work!!!

 

[giles]

I couldn't imagine the amount of pride you 2 have for this. Amazing

 

[Smawgunner2]

Pics I snapped today. Place is a mess.

 

[Smawgunner2]

 

[giles]

Love it! That picture of the old switched threw me back in the memory bank.

 

[JARHEAD]

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Your place looks awesome!

 

[Smawgunner2]

Love it! That picture of the old switched threw me back in the memory bank.

Found those on eBay. Tried to make it somewhat period correct.

 

[Sgt Fury]

I love the history that you preserved! This place is awesome!

 

[finelyshedded]

AMAZING! Enjoy the fruits of the work you both have put into this project! Looks awesome!

 

[Wildlife]

Stupendous!! Really appreciate your sharing with us, thanks!

 

[Dannmann801]

Almost too nice for a deer camp, maybe.

 

[Archertl]

That is a wonderful cabin. Great job restoreing it.

 

[Smawgunner2]

Update upon request….pretty much complete. Added a rear porch and finished the countertop. EDIT...you guys have seen this pics...I thought they were new since my last post. Sorry bout that.

 

[CJD3]

Very impressed!
Outstanding undertaking.

 

[Outdoorsfellar]

Impressive ! I was just recently thinking about push button switches from my younger days visiting older homes.