But the Utah Melting pot was a bit different than the rest of the  continent. 
I seem to recall that some Scandinavian architecture involved  vertical logs 
too.
 
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.
 
 
In a message dated 6/3/2008 12:21:29 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
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We  should also remember that the US was a true melting pot, and that the 
best  ideas bubbled to the top and were adopted by people of many ethnic groups.  
Horizontal log houses are a good example.
Carl  Steen







-----Original Message-----
From: Lucy  Wayne <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, 3 Jun  2008 2:57 pm
Subject: Re: Vertical log  construction









There are both French and  English traditions of vertical log construction 
(post in earth), so it may  depend on the heritage of the builders. 


Lucy  Wayne 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lee  Bennett" <[log in to unmask]> 

To:  <[log in to unmask]> 

Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:22  PM 

Subject: Vertical log  construction 



I¹ve recorded a 3-pen log structure in  a remote part of SE Utah.  It 

probably dates between  1885-1905 and includes one horizontal log pen, and 2 

pens built  of logs placed vertically and apparently erected after  the 

horizontal room.  There is speculation that the vertical  log technique 

indicates Hispanic presence.  Does anyone have  sources that would confirm or 

refute this  claim? 


Lee A. Bennett, RPA 

Bennett  Management Services, LLC 

Monticello,  UT 








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