This 1870s historic cabin was found under an old house in Garden City Utah. It is believed that this historic cabin was added onto and over by a larger home structure in the early 1900s.

HISTORIC CABIN "FOUND" UNDER A LARGER HOME IN UTAH.

This 1870's historic cabin was "found" under an old house in Garden City Utah.

It is believed that this historic cabin was added onto and over by a larger home structure in the early 1900's, then some other updates were added thru the years and the original cabin underneath was actually forgotten about.In the 1990's the original log cabin was discovered underneath the deteriorating structure to the surprise of the property owners and local residents of this resort community. The cabin is almost totally uncut and very well preserved for a 100+ year old historic cabin with a history!

It is believed to be one of the original homesteads of the area before statehood was gained, built along the original Oregon trail. It's an 18'x32' two story with some updates being added over the years. The second story may have been added in the early 1900's along with the wood floors, plus it has electricity and plumbing in the kitchen and bathroom areas.The cabin is in need of some cosmetic help and a little restoration, but mostly, it can become a very well preserved original example of a round log cabin.

It is going to be moved to a yet undetermined location, but completely intact, since it is still structurally sound. So it has been cabled, chained and tied together, then carefully lifted and made mobile for it's journey.

Now comes the question of what I'm going to do with it or where am I going to put it,,,,,,

I don't know,,,do you have any ideas, suggestions or comments,,maybe even a proposal or offer. It needs to stay in the Bear Lake Utah area because of it's history and connection with everything .I have been advised and considering all kinds of possibilities from making it into a vacation rental, a general store for local artist, a coffee shop, a cultural center, a tourist office,or simply a tourist attraction. Maybe a combination of these with an additional modern basement area below it.

What do you think,,,read on,look at the photos on the next pages and let me know.