This Old House by Bluenorther
Sitting off Highway 22 just north of Boyle, Alberta, Canada this old house is falling down. I have searched extensively but can find no history for this gorgeous old icon. But I did find directions for building a homesteaders cabin and this beauty had been added to and polished up on the inside but the outside followed the instructions almost to a tee. At some point in time they added a second story.
To build a frontier style log cabin:
- lay a rock or stone foundation to keep logs above the damp soil
- square off each log
- cut notches on the top and bottom of each end
- stack the logs and fit the notched ends together at the corners
- “chick” (or stuff) sticks and wood chips in the gaps between the logs
- fill remaining spaces with mud
- cut open a door and at least one window
- build a stone fireplace
- rake the dirt and gravel floor smooth
They had a snug home after this and could add wood floors or whatever their hearts desired to make it their special place. Straight from the camera. Taken with my Rebel XSI
Featured in “Rural Canada Coast To Coast pre 1960’s” July 18, 2009
Featured In Grand Old Sheds /Barns November 17, 2009
Comments
BEAUTIFUL capture dear Leslie……………….
I’m so glad you found this little treasure……………….
for sure, it will not be around some day………….. LOVE THIS!!!
cheers, Rose xx
Thank you so much Rosie. I think this was a grand house in it’s day. Hugs Leslie
– Bluenorther
What a great old house, you did a great jobLOL
Many thanks. I appreciate your compliment. :>)) Leslie
– Bluenorther
This is a real beauty Leslie, just love the texture of these old logs, neat find …Inst fav
Why thank you so much Larry. I appreciate your fav as well my friend. :>)) Leslie
– Bluenorther
A great bit of old architecture, very well caught !
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate this as well. It’s a shame to see them disappear. :>)) Leslie
– Bluenorther
Looks like a nice place to live (at one time).
Thanks so much. I agree. :>)) Leslie
– Bluenorther
fabulous image,
Thank you very much. I loved this one. :>)) Leslie
– Bluenorther
Beautiful image .
Thank you very much Paolo. :>)) Leslie
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Fabulous capture, thanks for the info on to build one lol, what a treasure you found here…gina
Many thanks Virginia! I appreciate your comments.:>)) Leslie
– Bluenorther
Thank you for adding your lovely addition to the Grand Old Shed/Barns group =)
What a wonderful welcome to a new group. I appreciate your comment on My Old House. :>)) Leslie
– Bluenorther
Wow! Thank you so very much. This is a lovely honor to receive from this Group. Sincerely,
Leslie
– Bluenorther