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It was simple to understand; wood was plentiful. At first, an axe and saw were tools that would allow a settler to build a basic log cabin or even just a lean-to. Trees, were large enough to make a good house log. Some built elaborately and large enough to go beyond the cabin classification. Others built carelessly or only with enough attention for temporary stays while clearing their lot. A large family, of course, required the most space but it is surprising how small some houses were built. Everyone had to cram into available confines including the loft space. The latter could become exceedingly hot if the stove downstairs had to be kept up during very cold winter nights.
The photos in this section only provide a simple impression of the sheer variety of architecture in the north where buildings standards came late and anyone could throw up basically what they liked in a building according to their means. Houses in the towns could range from shacks to very elaborate brick mansions equal to what could be found in Toronto.
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The Architecture of Temiskaming
c1910
District of Temiskaming, Ontario, Canada
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The tent
c1900
District of Temiskaming, Ontario, Canada
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The log cabin
2007
District of Temiskaming, Ontario, Canada
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The Doughty Home
c1906
Hudson Township, District of Temiskaming
Credits:
Hudson Women's Institute
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Out to Matachewan - Moyneur?s original cabin
1920 - c1930s
Matachewan, District of Temiskaming, Ontario.
Credits:
Norman Hawirko
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The wood frame craftsman house
c1910
New Liskeard (City of Temiskaming)
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The Bucknal family home
c1900
District of Temiskaming, Ontario, Canada
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Tarpaper and neat shingles
1904 - 1910
Harris township, District of Temiskaming, Ontario.
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The old Foley log home - 2009
c1904
Hudson Township, District of Temiskaming
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Cobalt miner?s home
2007
Cobalt, District of Temiskaming, Ontario.
Credits:
Norman Hawirko
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Haileybury?s ?Millionaire?s Row?
c1930
Haileybury (City of Temiskaming Shores), Ontario.
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A Very desirable resident For Sale
c1920s
Haileybury (City of Temiskaming Shores), Ontario.