So often a log cabin is seen with a mysterious door on the end, seeming to lead to nowhere. Often the answer to this oddity is that the cabin was not originally built with this opening, but as time went by the cabin was added onto… most often with the use of our more modern framing method. Years went by and the cabin outlasted it’s newer appendage which would be removed as it fell into disrepair.
Originally posted 2015-10-12 16:07:51.
A sweet little brick home.
This would make a great starter home and would be excellent as part of a larger future home. The dormers on this cottage, as well as the tall windows on the front are just… perfect.
Originally posted 2015-10-12 13:18:40.
This little log outbuilding is likely 200 years old.
It probably took the man who built it a few months of his spare time.
He could have gone to Loews and bought a pre-assembled shed. 😉
(That would have been easier… and quicker).
But, he made this choice.
And so, by choosing to build with his hands, he left behind a treasure to descendants, people that he would never know, a charming outbuilding, one that they could use and enjoy.
If he did nothing else during his life, at least he left behind a lasting legacy of his time here on Earth.
The workmanship of the men and women of our past inspire us all today to ponder what we will leave behind for future generations.
Originally posted 2015-10-11 19:16:39.
The firewood is stacked on the porch.
The chair is calling.
All is well with the world.
Originally posted 2015-10-11 16:54:32.
The cabin could use a little fixin’ up… but the view out back… ain’t bad.
Originally posted 2015-10-11 16:16:12.
I’ve only seen this home design in North Carolina.
Originally posted 2015-10-11 14:39:53.
An arched fireplace, complete with a surrounding mantelpiece… very rare in an old cabin.
Originally posted 2015-10-10 14:07:40.
This is the only example I’ve ever seen of a cabin with a single centered window above a door.
Originally posted 2015-10-10 13:07:31.
I do love the old brick that was used to build this firebox.
(the place could sure use a good dusting)
Originally posted 2015-10-09 17:29:36.
This cabin is…
Perfect.
Absolutely perfect.
Oh my.
How is that a house was built a hundred and fifty years ago… it still stands straight and true… and that it is SO much more attractive than almost all of the houses that are built today?
Originally posted 2015-10-09 14:28:04.
