Alfred Mather Pioneer Home
Alfred Mather's pioneer cabin believed to be in Guilford Township. The building measured 20 x 22 feet and was made of black walnut logs. Early settlers built homes from materials available in the local landscape. There was a large quantity of black walnut trees near Pecatonica that were used for many early buildings.
circa 1840s
Midway Village Museum
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90.44.2j
Log Cabin
An unidentified pioneer home. Early settlers used building materials that were available in the local landscape.
circa 1850s - 1880s
Midway Village Museum
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88.178.6
Log Cabin Home
Tillie Anderson Olesen, Helen Anderson Judson, Mrs. Ephraim Anderson, Christine Anderson Erickson, and Sophia Anderson Hill pose near a log cabin home. The house pictured has glass windows, shutters and evenly shaped "logs" indicating that the home may be manufactured.
circa 1900-1910
Midway Village Museum
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74.667.7