Garberville in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Famous One-Log House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 20, 2022
1. Famous One-Log House Marker
Inscription.
Famous One-Log House. . Crafted in 1946 from a 2100 year old redwood, this section of the tree weighed 42 tons and took 8 months of labor to hollow out a room 7' high and 32' long. With wheels attached, it toured the United States in its early years, then settled in redwood country, arriving here in 1999. Just like home: the inside is furnished with living, dining and bedroom areas.
Crafted in 1946 from a 2100 year old redwood, this section of the tree weighed 42 tons and took 8 months of labor to hollow out a room 7' high and 32' long. With wheels attached, it toured the United States in its early years, then settled in redwood country, arriving here in 1999. Just like home: the inside is furnished with living, dining and bedroom areas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is November 12, 1949.
Location. 40° 0.59′ N, 123° 47.405′ W. Marker is in Garberville, California, in Humboldt County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 101. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 US-101, Garberville CA 95542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . The Famous One Log House (One-Log House). Website homepage:
One-Log House provides some pictures and describes the amenities (cafe, dispensary), but offers little in the way of additional historical
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information. (Submitted on January 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 20, 2022
2. Famous One-Log House Marker - wider view
Somewhat oddly, the marker is located at the back of the house and shielded by bushes, and is not visible from the road.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 20, 2022
3. Famous One-Log House - view from front
November 12, 1949
4. Famous "One-Log" House leaving Herrin's Museum...
Full title: Famous "One-Log" House leaving Herrin's Museum starting a tour of U.S.A., November 12th, 1949.
The location the house is shown leaving from is actually in McKinleyville, a small town more than an hour north of Garberville.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.