Antique Log Cabins

[Kathryn Klos]

Those who work on wooden canoes sometimes work on other wooden stuff too... and this is true of Denis Kallery. Ten years ago, he dis-assembled and moved the house we share and has been working on it ever since (one of those never-ending projects!).

Over a year ago, Denis became involved in a project for the new History Museum in Marquette. I began making a video then, using some older pictures too. Denis already knew of these two old cabins and wanted to salvage them.

So...here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBpB3TxwZrc

Kathy

 

[pklonowski]

Neat! Just needs a Morris hanging from the rafters...???

 

[fred capenos]

You guys are so Cool, I've always had a soft spot for log houses. in the past few years I've had the pleasure of meeting two real craftsmen. Denis Kalery and Walter Walker. Thanks for sharing. Fred

 

[Dave Wermuth]

-and I'll say it again.

The man's a genius.

 

[Kathryn Klos]

There will eventually be a Native American exhibit next to the log cabins, with a wigwam and authentic old bark canoe.

(I think he's a genius too...)

 

[pklonowski]

Is it genius, or is it art... or is it both?

I certainly couldn't answer that one, but I can tell you it's beautiful!

 

[Kathryn Klos]

It seems to me that much of what's behind what Denis does... and what any of the folks who build or restore canoes do... begins with a respect for what previous generations of people created and used. Creative minds can look at these things that belonged to people from a different age, and know what it takes to bring them back to life. I think anyone who does this must feel they are in touch with those who originally built what is being restored or replicated. Kind of like a Vulcan mind-meld...

 

[bredlo]

So cool - excellent craftsmanship, Denis.
And Kathy, as always, you did a wonderful job of sharing all that effort (and the beautiful results) with everyone!