The Kennicott Cabin is a log house located at State Highway 69, north of Westcliffe, Colorado. The cabin was constructed in 1869 by Frank Kennicott, one of the first settlers in the Wet Mountain Valley. The cabin's design reflects cabin construction methods popular in the Eastern United States rather than common Western designs, possibly because Kennicott was from Illinois. In addition, the cabin is an unusual example of a two-story log cabin.[2]

Kennicott Cabin
Kennicott Cabin is located in Colorado
Kennicott Cabin
Kennicott Cabin is located in the United States
Kennicott Cabin
Nearest cityWestcliffe, Colorado
Coordinates38°10′57″N 105°30′35″W / 38.18250°N 105.50972°W / 38.18250; -105.50972
Area4.4 acres (1.8 ha)
Built1869 (1869)
Built byKennicott, Frank Langdon
Architectural styleLog house
NRHP reference No.97000046[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 14, 1997

The cabin was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1997.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Francis, Irene; Charles Proctor (July 12, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Kennicott Cabin". National Park Service. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
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