1878 Log cabin: with hand hewn, squared logs, full-dovetail corners and original 1878 shallow roof covered by a protective roof. In 1924 John Lorang asked his neighbor if he could preserve the log cabin which was no longer being used. He was able to number the logs and carry it piece by piece over the …
1880’s Early Natural Science Curio cabin Museum: John Lorang had his own roadside Museum in 1913, which he advertised with business cards and flyers. Many visitors knew of his wonderful taxidermy collections and other curios. Most of the taxidermy items were donated in 1953 to the University of Idaho and are now at the WSU …
1898 Barn: According to the journals there was a regular barn dance to celebrate the raising of this barn. John Lorang’s 1897-1903 journal describe the materials, daily tasks in completing the barn and overall costs. We also have several artistic Agricultural photographs which tell of discing, seeding and harvesting 1898-1920, which can be viewed in …
This National Historical site 1873-1904 Farmhouse has several rooms which showcase different eras. 1st Floor Farm Kitchen: An original Kitchen, with a 1919 Majestic Wood stove and 100 years of recipes, in books and pamphlets; for you to look through. This kitchen was originally part of a neighbor’s farmhouse and was added in 1890. It …