The 'Log Cabin' was built in 1923 by Les Arnott. It was built in the Californian bungalow style but modelled on a Canadian log cabin. The 'logs' are actually bricks covered with concrete. It also has a dendromorphic (tree form) fence, made of concrete and plaster to resemble 'logs'.

‘Log Cabin’ house, 170 Russell Street
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011BD_IMCA-DigitalMaster_006157
- Title
- ‘Log Cabin’ house, 170 Russell Street
- Relation
- IMCA Digital Archive 2011
- Held In
- IMCA Digital Archive
Creation
- Created By
- Lesley Courtney, Ian Matheson City Archives
- Place
- 170 Russell Street, Palmerston North
- Date
- October 5, 2011
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
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