OK, now this is a log cabin.

McGraws and Hills

And this.

From a Jan. 2013 road trip.

We (on this trip) did drive home through one of my favorite little villages, Schluersburg. Not much left, some old farms, a nice church, and a couple of real neat dog-trot log cabins.

This first one still lived in.

And this wonderfully maintained one that now serves as a little museum.

Period doors and windows are well taken care of.

I once did some consulting on this one.
The owner was worried about a twisted log up in the top half-story, and was concerned about the safety of the structure.
I examined the log, which was gigantic, and told him in my opinion the log had twisted many, many years ago, was to large and to dry to re-twist back, and because it was so old, it wasn't going to twist anymore.

That was over twenty years ago, and it still looks sound and beautiful on these undeveloped acres.

Snow still hanging on, on the north side.

Covered and protected on the sides and back.

Assistant had been asking about wishing wells, having spotted a yard decoration one on our drive, so when chance came to explore the real thing. . .
. . . off she went..

Doc's Country Store and Boothe Farms - Opp, AL.

 Even a drive to Florida can not stop the hunt for new log buildings.
This new one came by way of Opp, AL

We were flying down the highway when I spotted this place and it' log building.

Kinda of a tourist trap, with a very interesting little museum.
And the food most be pretty good in the cafe, because they sure were busy at lunch time.

 Here is the first view of the Boothe Cabin.

 Sign says '100 years old' in 2003.

Probably older.

Love how it is built high off the ground, southern style.

 Showing the complete front porch.

 Outside work was very well done.

 Inside is a little to shinny for me. The logs had probably been power washed or sand blasted and, to me, can come off looking to new.

The furniture did not seem to be places as if someone were going to use it, but rather seemly just put in the room.

 Nice porch.

 Stone work was very elegant.

 A couple buildings on the site offered some old cars and trucks.

 Besides this old Alabama store and gas pump, on site was also a family farm history museum.

 Inside the old store above.

Main entrance to store and restaurant.

Kinda of a fun stop, with a little play ground for the kids.
Could have been in the Ozarks.
Food looked good.

Centennial Farms

 Last Sept. me made a pilgrimage to pick apples in Augusta Mo. at Centennial Farms.

The apples were great and we had a fun time doing it. No one else around, so we had picking to ourselves.


The History of Centennial Farms.

 We also walked around the farm and made a quick check of the old farm house, and discovered it was an old log home.

As with many old farm homes, unless you know what to look for, you can't always tell if they are log or not.

With the shake siding having been removed from the front porch, it was pretty easy to tell on this one.

 Closer view.

 The foundation is well maintained, and tucked real well.

What would have been the front view.
You now enter the property from the side of the house, so people don't always get this view.











Assistant hard at work.

Nice old door.

The front was probably sided at one time also, but is now removed to show the logs.

It as also been re-chinked.

 Finished corner.

Nice stone fireplace and view of second story poarch.

 I added my hand so you could see how thick the logs are.

A neat log barn on another blog.. . .

Here.

John Burroughs cabin. . .

Slapside

Troy Mo. cabins

Up in Troy for a birthday party and stopped by these two cabins that have been on Main St. Troy for years.

Here, with assistant, near the monument to Fort Wood, which it seems was on this site.

You can see the two cabins in the background.

The smaller of the two buildings, probably used as a shed or even worker/slave cabin at one time.
It is hard to tell if the window placement was original or added.

The rough finish on the notches would indicate it was not a main house.

The larger of the two cabins with an updated fireplace, but rather nice looking one.

Note the logs indicating a second story.

Again, not some of the finest log work you will see, but it is well maintained.

The size of the two buildings suggest building of a lesser purpose than a main house for the land owners.

Both in their setting on Main St., Troy.

A little history of Troy.