Detail of construction of a log cabin near Nelma, Wisconsin. Note the earth fill around base to keep in warmth in the winter. The space between the logs is usually filled with cement or mud. The windows are removed when a house is abandoned; people cannot build glass. This cabin is occupied by the I

Lee, Russell · 1937-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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