A camp on an island in a lake in western Maine. The Victorians invented “rusticating” in log camps and cabins (terminology depending on locale) in the mountains or on the lakes. These wonderful Victorian era buildings are now historic and worthy of preservation.
Urban Americans began escaping to rustic log camps after the Civil War. Hunting and fishing were often the recreational focus of these retreats and contributed to the décor. Whether in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, the north woods of Maine, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the Redwood forests of the west coast, or many other rustic locales, these cabins and camps have been loved for generations.
This type of historic building has special needs when it comes to restoration. Recreational log camps/cabins are included in “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Want to learn more about historic houses? Our shop also carries “A Field Guide to American Houses” by Virginia McAlester.
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