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29 06, 2019

Antique log cabin

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:33+00:00

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.

Antique log cabinNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:33+00:00

29 06, 2019

Log cabin living

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:32+00:00

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.

Log cabin livingNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:32+00:00

29 06, 2019

A log cabin with mountain views

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:31+00:00

The cabin could use a little fixin’ up… but the view out back… ain’t bad.

Originally posted 2015-10-11 16:16:12.

A log cabin with mountain viewsNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:31+00:00

29 06, 2019

Old cabin

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:28+00:00

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.

Old cabinNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:28+00:00

29 06, 2019

Log cabin fireplace

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:27+00:00

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.

Log cabin fireplaceNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:27+00:00

29 06, 2019

Log Home plans

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:26+00:00

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.

Log Home plansNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:26+00:00

29 06, 2019

Under the porch

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:25+00:00

What do you think the purpose was for the wood slating that wrapped the underside of this porch? Was it decorative? Was it to keep something confined? Or, was it to keep something out? (and if so… what was it?)

Originally posted 2015-10-08 14:03:52.

Under the porchNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:25+00:00

29 06, 2019

A log cabin porch

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:24+00:00

Be on guard for pumpkins this time of year… they tend to sneak up on porches when no one is looking.

Originally posted 2015-10-08 14:01:47.

A log cabin porchNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:24+00:00

29 06, 2019

Classic log cabin design

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:20+00:00

Why is this cabin so visually appealing? You have to admit… she is a beauty.
But upon close inspection, her logs appear to be narrow and unimpressive, and the chinking that is applied between them is as rough as a stormy sea.
The chimney on this end is also a mess. It appears cobbled together… as if some mason came in to repair the original stone chimney and took it down to some random point and then rebuilt it with new brick.
And, don’t get me started on the satellite dish that is attached to the gable of the house… couldn’t they have put that out in the yard somewhere? lol
Clearly, there are some shortcomings in the details seen here on this cabin… but the fact remains… she is beautiful… and why is that?
I can come up with two reasons.
(Maybe, you can come up with more?)
First, her design is an enduring classic. For centuries this style has been proven to be appealing to the eyes. I would say it is “timeless”. Build a house like this and it will always be admired.
And secondly… she is handmade. Even though the house clearly has “detail issues”, she has lots of character. Perhaps, some minor visual flaws in a home make a house more human, more comfortable to be around than the sterile perfection of most new homes?
I encourage you to go ahead and imagine this house build of manufactured logs, or covered in vinyl siding, can you see what is lost by doing so?

Originally posted 2015-10-07 12:27:46.

Classic log cabin designNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:22:20+00:00

29 06, 2019