Newspaper photo showing the Fasig House being moved on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1995 |
Map showing location of log homes. |
Flag of Manheim shows date of 1762. |
Seems that just about every log cabin built at that time was built by people of Germanic ancestry and it seems that they all used the same blueprints for the construction. Well, I parked my car to the rear of the Fasig House and grabbed my Nikon camera. Directly in front of me was the Fasig House so I snapped a few photos. Walked around to the front and found a sign telling the history of both houses which sit next to one another. Neither one was what I had expected which would have shown logs joined at the corners with special joints to lock them together. Both cabins had weather boards on them which made them look much like a frame house built today. Both log cabins were small in size compared with homes of today. To the rear of them sat a wooden outhouse which looked a bit to "modern" to be an original to the homes. The town of Manheim should be proud of the fact that they are retaining their heritage for all to see. Check out the photographs I have taken so you too can see what housing in the mid-1700s might have looked like. It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.
The Fasig House has gray siding on it. Roof has new wooden shingles and the stepping stones in front of the cabin are to help those arriving in different sized wagons to exit the wagon easier. |
This is the back door which has a lantern above it for lighting. |
View looking east along High Street in Manheim. Light post sits near the cabin. |
Sitting near the rear of the cabin is a pump with water trough. Now sure if it is functional or not. |
This sits behind the Keath House. Not sure if it is usable or just for show. |
The rear of the Keath House. |
The one window and shutter on the rear of the Keath House. |
Plaque on the front of the home. |
Looks as if this door hasn't been used recently. I'm not sure if either house is open at this time due to the COVID-19 virus. |
Neat 6 over 6 window with shutters and hardware. |
Front of the home with a bright red door. This house also has a stone in front of the house to make getting out of your wagon or off of your horse easier. |
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