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The Old Log Cabin

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Text on front reads: "The Old Log Cabin, Whitewater, Wis." The log cabin was built in 1846 by Norwegian immigrants Gullik Halverson and his wife, Dorothea. It is built of hand-hewn timbers and has a sandstone foundation. It was moved to the UW-Whitewater campus in 1907. It is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
Duffin's Drug Store

Publication Information

Creator
Duffin's Drug Store
Date Created
1914

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
History Center
Call Number
PH 2744
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013XUF
Legacy ID
WHi 148916

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