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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
I am an amateur photographer from Sherwood Park, Alberta Canada.
Love scenery, wildlife and anything that catches my eye as being unique. Have a Canon Rebel XSI with a 100mm – 400mm Lens that allows me to get some wonderful captures!
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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
– Leslie van de Ligt
What a great old house, you did a great jobLOL
Many thanks. I appreciate your compliment. :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
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
– Leslie van de Ligt
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
– Leslie van de Ligt
Looks like a nice place to live (at one time).
Thanks so much. I agree. :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
fabulous image,
Thank you very much. I loved this one. :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
Beautiful image .
Thank you very much Paolo. :>)) Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt
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
– Leslie van de Ligt
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
– Leslie van de Ligt
Wow! Thank you so very much. This is a lovely honor to receive from this Group. Sincerely,
Leslie
– Leslie van de Ligt