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Show e CABIN THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS 15 April 2000 cont. from Page 1 inal pitch of the cabin’s roof. Mr. Sowers stated that the steep roofline was created deliberately by the builder who had a firm understanding of the heavy snow loads that ends of the boards or logs in a square or a rectangular pattern instead of the more common rounded pattern. or rectangular This square tech- who was instrumental in the rebuilding of the cabin. Because of his knowledge of history and old architecture, and the techniques that were used to build the cabin, he around for welcome. Descendents of William and his wife Sarah Jane Wilde Burnett are formally invited to attend a family reunion that will be held at the Old Deseret . Village in conjunc- » nique for cutting had been o sev- tion with the dedica- tion ceremony on the same day from 9:30 eral hundred years, but normally only used 1n eastern communities such as Jamestown a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission to park is $6.00 or adults, $4.00 for seniors, $4.00 for children, and $20.00 Williamsburg. The cabin corners were also overlapped and notched for strength. Mrs. Stringham again emphasized that the cabin survived the last hundred plus years due to the unique way i1in which the building was con- per family. The Old Deseret Village 1s located at This 1s the Place pitch of When the being in Salt steep the cabin roof. was reconstructed Lake, there was concern by those who oversee the village that the roof was =. Restored Burnett cabin being were ing the rooflines of the other cabins in the village as exam- time. to Because efforts support their theory. for of the conscientious of Rod Anderson, so Mrs. second 1ndicative mountain constructed incorrectly—notples across erly Stringham says that this feat has been accomplished due to the generosity of many. An average cost to renovate and furnish a historical cabin 1s between $30,000 and $35,000. Donations are still being collected to pay for the Burnett cabin Another unique feature of the cabin is relative Park, from Hogle Zoo. In summary Bev- structed. the the for valley of during Stringham Mr. from Anderson, the left. Notice the unique pztch ofthe roof the that who Lake, and The Carriage House Mr. Rick exactly how to reassem- Wad- Anderton emony will be held in the Pine Valley Chapel in the Village at 10:00 a.m. The public 1is 1s grateful and man Construction who donated the equipment and time to transport the cabin to Salt disassembled the cabin, there was no question as to the orig- knew ble it. A dedication ceremony for the cabin has been formally planned for May 27, 2000 at Old Deseret Village. The cer- restoration tions Cabin can be project. sent Restoration Dona- to Burnett Project, c/o Beverly Stringham, 845 S. Main #11, Bountiful, UT 84010. For questions or comments, contact Beverly at 301-292-9514. Gallery at The Eccles Community Art Center 2580 Jefferson Avenue Ogden, Utah 84401 (801) 392-6935 representing local artists. Regular Gallery hours: Monday ~ Saturday 9a.m. ~ 3 p.m. 35?’5 Riverdale Hd. WE'RE MOVING 1893 N. Washington North Ogden, UT New 394—254? TO: Blvd. Phohe: The Eccles Community Art Center 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden J- i -:-'#-:-'P:, Offers classes 1n Dance, Diverse and Visual Arts Call Debra or Rose at (801) 392-6935 for a class schedule. FI F ’ C I 1 $ I$ $ ‘ ' "BRAKE sermcE I U""| 1 ""' H - =l Wz s hlll'ilqt ;l i | Mim- Ciomer B - onl. - - I L3 mmmmfl |