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]> 

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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