Summary
An Oregon couple removed old siding from their 115-year-old house and discovered it was actually a hidden log cabin underneath. They are now researching the home's history and planning to restore it with help from experts and the local museum.
Key Facts
- The couple, Naomi and her fiancé Kevin, live in Wallowa County, Oregon, with their toddler.
- The exterior siding was installed in the 1980s and had become warped and worn.
- While removing the siding, they found the original structure was made of logs, revealing it is a log cabin.
- The house’s deed is dated 1911, making it over 100 years old.
- The local area had a strong timber industry and log mills from around that time.
- Past residents likely built the log homes themselves during early settlement.
- Naomi and Kevin are seeking advice from log home experts and working with the county museum on the restoration.
- Naomi has been sharing the discovery on social media to document the process.
