Boise in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
The Log Cabin
1940
Did You Know?
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 17, 2018
1. The Log Cabin Marker
This log cabin is built of native Idaho woods, and each room inside is paneled is a different species. Originally known as Chateau de Bois. this cabin was erected in 1940 to house the state forester. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), it is constructed entirely of native woods donated by various Idaho mills. The exterior walls are Englemann spruce logs, assembled without the use of nails. The building was completed in May 1940 in honor of Idaho's 50th anniversary of statehood.
The log cabin style represents our western pioneer tradition, and the use of native materials symbolizes the importance of Idaho's vast timber resources.
Erected 2007 by Boise Arts Commission. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 43° 36.569′ N, 116° 12.46′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. Marker can be reached from South Capitol Boulevard near West River Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wilson Price Hunt Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); McClelland Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); The WPA (Works Project Administration) (within shouting distance of this marker); Reinhold Chrystman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Boise Gallery of Art - 1937 (about 600 feet away); Sacajawea and Pomp (about 700 feet away); The Story of Julia & Tom Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boise.
More about this marker. This marker is on a light standard. "Did You Know?" is a series of such markers located along or near South Capital Boulevard.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 17, 2018
2. The Log Cabin Marker
The Log Cabin is across the street in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
