North End in Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Building the Cabin

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016

1. Building the Cabin Marker

Inscription. One person can build a log cabin with very few tools. Carr felled the trees surrounding his home site. Notched ends fit together, with quartered saplings to fill the gaps between the logs. Cedar shingles covered the roof. The front porch and rear lean-to were added later.

Carr and his cat, Tom were gracious hosts to travelers. When the new town developed around him, his cabin served as the first post office and polling place during elections.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 47° 16.474′ N, 122° 28.115′ W. Marker is in Tacoma, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in North End. Marker is on North 30th Street when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2530 North 30th Street, Tacoma WA 98403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tacoma City (here, next to this marker); The Job Carr Family (here, next to this marker); Our First Settlers (here, next to this marker); Coming of the Railroad to Tacoma (here, next to this marker); Community Life in Old Tacoma (a few steps from this marker); Job Carr's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Ester Allstrum

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Smith Devoe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tacoma.

Building the Cabin Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 25, 2016

2. Building the Cabin Marker - wide view

The Cabin marker is visible next to the rather larger historical marker ("Job Carr's Canoe") that is by the "pond" to the left of the cabin.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.