LOG CABIN - Revision history

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	[[Image:logcabinf.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Postcard of the cabin in Eagle Point Park.]]		[[Image:logcabinf.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Postcard of the cabin in Eagle Point Park.]]
	~~[[Image:logcabinb.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Reverse of the postcard falsely linking the cabin to Julien Dubuque.]]~~Clapboards painted white were eventually nailed to the cabin and disguised it until 1915 when it was discovered by [[BISSELL, Frederick Ezekiel\|Frederick Ezekiel BISSELL]].		Clapboards painted white were eventually nailed to the cabin and disguised it until 1915 when it was discovered by [[BISSELL, Frederick Ezekiel\|Frederick Ezekiel BISSELL]].

	The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the [[DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION]] who marked it with a bronze plaque in 1958. (6)		The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the [[DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION]] who marked it with a bronze plaque in 1958. (6)

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	In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (8) This was never done.		In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (8) This was never done.

	The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in June, 1965~~. The~~ entire relocation process ~~took~~ four hours. Restoration of the cabin became a project of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and was expected to cost $8,000. (9)		The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in June, 1965 with the entire relocation process taking four hours. Restoration of the cabin became a project of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and was expected to cost $8,000. (9)

			In October, Alegre Builders were hired for restoration work on Iowa's oldest building. Included in the work which was to be completed by October 18th was a new roof. (10)


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	9. "Log Cabin Gets a Ride," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 1965, p. 17		9. "Log Cabin Gets a Ride," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 1965, p. 17

			10. "Historical Facelift," '''Telegraph Herald''', October 17, 2020, p. 1A



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Randylyon at 00:18, 22 March 2020

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	[[Image:logcabinb.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Reverse of the postcard falsely linking the cabin to Julien Dubuque.]]Clapboards painted white were eventually nailed to the cabin and disguised it until 1915 when it was discovered by [[BISSELL, Frederick Ezekiel\|Frederick Ezekiel BISSELL]].		[[Image:logcabinb.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Reverse of the postcard falsely linking the cabin to Julien Dubuque.]]Clapboards painted white were eventually nailed to the cabin and disguised it until 1915 when it was discovered by [[BISSELL, Frederick Ezekiel\|Frederick Ezekiel BISSELL]].

	The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the ~~Daughters of the American Revolution~~ who marked it with a bronze plaque.		The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the [[DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION]] who marked it with a bronze plaque in 1958. (6)

	In 1962 despite requests to convert the cabin for museum purposes, the Dubuque Park Board chose to continue using the cabin for picnickers. It was one of only three buildings on the river side of the park. Located above the lock and dam, the cabin provided room for forty-eight people with 24 in each of the two rooms. (6)		In 1962 despite requests to convert the cabin for museum purposes, the Dubuque Park Board chose to continue using the cabin for picnickers. It was one of only three buildings on the river side of the park. Located above the lock and dam, the cabin provided room for forty-eight people with 24 in each of the two rooms. (7)

	In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (7) This was never done.		In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (8) This was never done.

	The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in June, 1965. The entire relocation process took four hours. Restoration of the cabin became a project of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and was expected to cost $8,000. (8)		The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in June, 1965. The entire relocation process took four hours. Restoration of the cabin became a project of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and was expected to cost $8,000. (9)


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	1. [[FRIEDMAN, Larry\|Larry FRIEDMAN]] and [[FISCHER, Katherine\|Katherine FISCHER]], '''A. A. Cooper: Reinvesting the Wheel''', River City Press, 2016, p. 42		1. [[FRIEDMAN, Larry\|Larry FRIEDMAN]] and [[FISCHER, Katherine\|Katherine FISCHER]], '''A. A. Cooper: Reinvesting the Wheel''', River City Press, 2016, p. 42

	2. ~~Ibid~~.		2. "Mark Oldest House in Iowa," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 25, 1958, p. 12

	3. "This Log Cabin Built in Dubuque 90 Years Ago by French Trapper," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, April 29, 1917, p. 8		3. "This Log Cabin Built in Dubuque 90 Years Ago by French Trapper," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 29, 1917, p. 8

	4. Friedman		4. Friedman
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	5. Ibid., p. 57		5. Ibid., p. 57

	6. "~~Old Log Cabin to Remain Park Shelter,~~" ~~''Telegraph-Herald'', April 19, 1962, p. 11~~		6. "Mark Oldest..."

	7~~. Thompson, Dave~~. "~~Park Board Cool to~~ Log Cabin ~~Plan~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~March 11~~, ~~1963~~, p. ~~32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en~~		7. "Old Log Cabin to Remain Park Shelter," ''Telegraph-Herald'', April 19, 1962, p. 11

	8. "Log Cabin Gets a Ride," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 1965, p. 17		8. Thompson, Dave. "Park Board Cool to Log Cabin Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1963, p. 32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en

			9. "Log Cabin Gets a Ride," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 1965, p. 17



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Randylyon at 02:01, 13 June 2019

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	The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who marked it with a bronze plaque.		The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who marked it with a bronze plaque.

	In ~~1963 a proposal was made~~ to ~~renovate~~ the cabin ~~and put it off limits as a pavilion~~. ~~The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance~~ and the ~~interior would be~~ provided with ~~pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that~~ the ~~interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside~~. (6) ~~This was never done.~~		In 1962 despite requests to convert the cabin for museum purposes, the Dubuque Park Board chose to continue using the cabin for picnickers. It was one of only three buildings on the river side of the park. Located above the lock and dam, the cabin provided room for forty-eight people with 24 in each of the two rooms. (6)

	The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in June, 1965. The entire relocation process took four hours. Restoration of the cabin became a project of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and was expected to cost $8,000. (7)		In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (7) This was never done.

			The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in June, 1965. The entire relocation process took four hours. Restoration of the cabin became a project of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and was expected to cost $8,000. (8)


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	5. Ibid., p. 57		5. Ibid., p. 57

	6. Thompson, Dave. "Park Board Cool to Log Cabin Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1963, p. 32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en		6. "Old Log Cabin to Remain Park Shelter," ''Telegraph-Herald'', April 19, 1962, p. 11

			7. Thompson, Dave. "Park Board Cool to Log Cabin Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1963, p. 32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en

	7. "Log Cabin Gets a Ride," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 1965, p. 17		8. "Log Cabin Gets a Ride," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 1965, p. 17



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	[[Image:logcabin2.png\|left\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|Moving the cabin in 1965. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:logcabin2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Moving the cabin in 1965. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:logcabin8.png\|left\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|Moving the cabin in 1965 to its concrete base. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:logcabin8.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Moving the cabin in 1965 to its concrete base. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)		[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)
	The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)		The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)

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	[[Image:logcabin2.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Moving the cabin in 1965. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:logcabin2.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Moving the cabin in 1965. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
			[[Image:logcabin8.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Moving the cabin in 1965 to its concrete base. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)		[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)
	The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)		The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)

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	The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)		The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)

	The cabin was constructed in a form called dogtrot. The style developed in Sweden, Germany, Finland and Russia centuries before it appeared in Dubuque. In most, the kitchen, dining room and living room existed in one portion. The other portion served as a bedroom. Each part had its own fireplace. Theories exist that the breezeway between the two parts was to provide good airflow. (4) Given the cold regions in which it was developed, however, it may just as well have given inhabitants an opportunity to escape cooking odors.		The cabin was constructed in a form called "dogtrot." The style developed in Sweden, Germany, Finland and Russia centuries before it appeared in Dubuque. In most, the kitchen, dining room and living room existed in one portion. The other portion served as a bedroom. Each part had its own fireplace. Theories exist that the breezeway between the two parts was to provide good airflow. (4) Given the cold regions in which it was developed, however, it may just as well have given inhabitants an opportunity to escape cooking odors.

	In 1834 William Newman purchased the cabin and lived in it with his guardian, Mary Smith, after her parents died of [[CHOLERA]]. Years later, he offered [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], his apprentice, the opportunity of living in the half of the cabin containing the kitchen. At the age of twenty-two, Cooper married Mary Smith on the threshold of the cabin with Bishop [[LORAS, Mathias\|Mathias LORAS]] officiating. (4)		In 1834 William Newman purchased the cabin and lived in it with his guardian, Mary Smith, after her parents died of [[CHOLERA]]. Years later, he offered [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], his apprentice, the opportunity of living in the half of the cabin containing the kitchen. At the age of twenty-two, Cooper married Mary Smith on the threshold of the cabin with Bishop [[LORAS, Mathias\|Mathias LORAS]] officiating. (4)
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	The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who marked it with a bronze plaque.		The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who marked it with a bronze plaque.

	In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (6) This was never done. The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in ~~1967~~.		In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (6) This was never done.

			The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in June, 1965. The entire relocation process took four hours. Restoration of the cabin became a project of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and was expected to cost $8,000. (7)


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	6. Thompson, Dave. "Park Board Cool to Log Cabin Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1963, p. 32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en		6. Thompson, Dave. "Park Board Cool to Log Cabin Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1963, p. 32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en

			7. "Log Cabin Gets a Ride," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 4, 1965, p. 17



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			[[Image:logcabin2.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Moving the cabin in 1965. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)		[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)
	The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)		The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)

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	[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)		[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)
	The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a ~~miner~~ believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2)		The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)

	The cabin was constructed in a form called dogtrot. The style developed in Sweden, Germany, Finland and Russia centuries before it appeared in Dubuque. In most, the kitchen, dining room and living room existed in one portion. The other portion served as a bedroom. Each part had its own fireplace. Theories exist that the breezeway between the two parts was to provide good airflow. (3) Given the cold regions in which it was developed, however, it may just as well have given inhabitants an opportunity to escape cooking odors.		The cabin was constructed in a form called dogtrot. The style developed in Sweden, Germany, Finland and Russia centuries before it appeared in Dubuque. In most, the kitchen, dining room and living room existed in one portion. The other portion served as a bedroom. Each part had its own fireplace. Theories exist that the breezeway between the two parts was to provide good airflow. (4) Given the cold regions in which it was developed, however, it may just as well have given inhabitants an opportunity to escape cooking odors.

	In 1834 William Newman purchased the cabin and lived in it with his guardian, Mary Smith, after her parents died of [[CHOLERA]]. Years later, he offered [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], his apprentice, the opportunity of living in the half of the cabin containing the kitchen. At the age of twenty-two, Cooper married Mary Smith on the threshold of the cabin with Bishop [[LORAS, Mathias\|Mathias LORAS]] officiating. (4)		In 1834 William Newman purchased the cabin and lived in it with his guardian, Mary Smith, after her parents died of [[CHOLERA]]. Years later, he offered [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]], his apprentice, the opportunity of living in the half of the cabin containing the kitchen. At the age of twenty-two, Cooper married Mary Smith on the threshold of the cabin with Bishop [[LORAS, Mathias\|Mathias LORAS]] officiating. (4)
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	[[Image:logcabinb.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Reverse of the postcard falsely linking the cabin to Julien Dubuque.]]Clapboards painted white were eventually nailed to the cabin and disguised it until 1915 when it was discovered by [[BISSELL, Frederick Ezekiel\|Frederick Ezekiel BISSELL]].		[[Image:logcabinb.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Reverse of the postcard falsely linking the cabin to Julien Dubuque.]]Clapboards painted white were eventually nailed to the cabin and disguised it until 1915 when it was discovered by [[BISSELL, Frederick Ezekiel\|Frederick Ezekiel BISSELL]].

	The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (26) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who marked it with a bronze plaque.		The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (5) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who marked it with a bronze plaque.

	In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (5) This was never done. The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in 1967.		In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (6) This was never done. The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in 1967.


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	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.

	3. ~~Ibid~~.		3. "This Log Cabin Built in Dubuque 90 Years Ago by French Trapper," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, April 29, 1917, p. 8

	4. ~~Ibid., p. 57~~		4. Friedman

	5. Thompson, Dave. "Park Board Cool to Log Cabin Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1963, p. 32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en		5. Ibid., p. 57

			6. Thompson, Dave. "Park Board Cool to Log Cabin Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1963, p. 32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en



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	The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (26) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who marked it with a bronze plaque.		The building was moved to [[EAGLE POINT PARK]]. In 1949-50 the Park Board voted to remodel the cabin replacing rotted logs, windows and doors. A new shingle roof was added and the wood was treated with a preservative. (26) The total cost was $5,000. In 1957 it was recognized by the Dubuque Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution who marked it with a bronze plaque.

	In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (27) This was never done. The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in 1967.		In 1963 a proposal was made to renovate the cabin and put it off limits as a pavilion. The exterior would be restored to its 1820s appearance and the interior would be provided with pioneer furnishings. The doorway would be covered with glass so that the interior could be viewed. Security would be provided by spotlights positioned outside. (5) This was never done. The building was moved to the grounds of the Ham House in 1967.


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	4. Ibid., p. 57		4. Ibid., p. 57

			5. Thompson, Dave. "Park Board Cool to Log Cabin Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1963, p. 32. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bhJRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=I8sMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5880,1380607&dq=history+of+eagle+point+park+dubuque&hl=en



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	[[Image:logcabin8.png\|left\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|Moving the cabin in 1965 to its concrete base. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]		[[Image:logcabin8.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Moving the cabin in 1965 to its concrete base. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)		[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)
	The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)		The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)

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			[[Image:logcabin8.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Moving the cabin in 1965 to its concrete base. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]
	[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)		[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)
	The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)		The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)

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	[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)		[[Image:logcabin.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Log cabin on the grounds of the Ham House Museum]]LOG CABIN. (Louis Arrandeaux/Wlliam Newman Log House) Now located at the [[HAM HOUSE]] Museum, the cabin is believed to be the oldest building in Iowa. Constructed in 1827, the cabin stood at what became Second and Locust [[STREETS]]. (1)
	The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)		The cabin was built, according to best records, by Louis Arrandeaux, a trapper believed married to a daughter of Chief Blackhawk. When the trapper died, his Native American wife sold the cabin. A barber, Samuel Ellmer, later lived in the cabin and used his mastery of ventriloquism to convince Native Americans in the area that he had magical powers. The building, therefore, became a place of shelter for whites who knew they were safe from attack. (2) It was also a place of worship. On the first Sunday of every month, Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] said Mass from the south room. He also lived there on occasion. (3)