Near Shevlin in Clearwater County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Wegmann Store Replica
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2010
1. Wegmann Store Replica Marker
This replica of the original Wegmann Store was built in 1977 as part of an ongoing summer crafts program to demonstrate log cabin construction.
The replica was built by craftsperson Christopher Alpine from Lengby, Minnesota. While the original store was still standing, he carefully measured it. Then using hand tools, he cut and shaped each log for the replica.
The completed structure gives you a good idea of the size and construction characteristics of Mr. Wegmann’s original store.
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• Shaping the logs with a broad ax.
• The positioning of the last roof log.
• A hand saw was used to trim the ends of the logs – 1977
Erected 1977 by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division, Interpretive Services.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 47° 14.411′ N, 95° 12.047′ W. Marker is near Shevlin, Minnesota, in Clearwater County. Marker can be reached from Park Drive (County Road 38) just north of Itasca Township Road 4, on the left when traveling north. Marker is mounted directly in front of the subject Wegmann
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Theodore and Johanna Wegmann (here, next to this marker); Patterson's Homestead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Northwest Territory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Search for the Mississippi's Source (approx. 0.4 miles away); Itasca State Park Centennial (approx. half a mile away); Geology of Minnesota (approx. 2.3 miles away); From a Day When Trees Were Trees (approx. 3.4 miles away); Itasca Lake (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shevlin.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2010
2. Wegmann Store Replica Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2010
3. Wegmann Store (southwest elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2010
4. Wegmann Store (northwest elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
