| Log cabins are basically a building made from logs. | | | | political party the Whigs used the log cabin as a |
| Cabins made out of logs are a common feature in | | | | representation of the fact that he was a man of the |
| rural areas as well as many cities around the world. In | | | | people. Other political figures in America that have |
| timber-rich regions of the world they are popular | | | | also used log cabins for the same idea are Abraham |
| dwelling places and are a common sight, particularly in | | | | Lincoln, Andrew Jackson and James Buchanan. They |
| the northern hemisphere. | | | | were born in a log cabin and statistics say that a |
| The origins of log cabins are uncertain, though it is | | | | total of seven American Presidents were born in log |
| believed that the first log cabins were constructed in | | | | cabins! It is no wonder that the Lincoln loyalists of |
| northern Europe in the Bronze Age. Scandinavian | | | | the Republican Party preferred to be called the 'Log |
| countries, Germany, as well as Russia, were at the | | | | Cabin Republicans'. |
| forefront of log structure construction in the olden | | | | Log cabins have always been popular, however, their |
| days. In the United States of America, the first log | | | | popularity was challenged due to urbanization |
| cabin appeared when the Finnish and Swedish settlers | | | | sweeping across the United States of America, and a |
| moved into an area that is now known as | | | | quicker method of erecting a building was needed. |
| Wilmington, Delaware. When other settlers saw the | | | | But log cabins have stood the test of time and they |
| log cabins, such as the English and the Scots, they | | | | can still be found all over North America and the |
| quickly followed suit. Soon, log cabins became the | | | | world. |
| much-preferred dwelling place for settlers across | | | | Nowadays, log cabins are used in addition to the main |
| North America, as the design was so simple. A log | | | | house. Some people use their log cabin as a holiday |
| cabin could be built in just a few days using only | | | | home and they are usually designed in the traditional |
| simple tools, no nails, and the result was a log cabin | | | | rustic house style, native to America. They come in a |
| that was sturdy, rainproof and inexpensive. | | | | range of sizes and there are many companies that |
| The Homestead Act of 1862 influenced the design of | | | | specialise in rustic style furniture that would |
| America's log cabins. The Act gave "homesteaders" | | | | compliment any size log cabin. People like to stay in |
| rights to open land, but required that they cultivate it | | | | log cabins because they are the essence of home |
| and build homes at least ten by twelve feet in size, | | | | living with just a spice of adventure. Staying in a log |
| with at least one glass window. The simple design of | | | | cabin can be a relaxing experience especially as the |
| the log cabin changed over time and the most | | | | majority of today's log cabins can be fitted with |
| elaborate design was the Adirondack-style, which | | | | modern amenities. Other people prefer to have a log |
| was favoured by the United States Park Service | | | | cabin in their garden to act as an extension to the |
| Lodges and built at the end of the 19th century and | | | | home and converted into an office, gym, art room or |
| beginning of the 20th century. | | | | playroom, etc. Whatever your need, if you're looking |
| Log cabins are known to be versatile buildings, but | | | | at log cabins, you can count on them remaining in |
| William Henry Harrison tried to use a log cabin to | | | | style and being popular for many years to come. |
| impress political voters: William Henry Harrison and his | | | | |