A log building stood on this site from the 1820s to the 1840s. Several years or archaeological excavations revealed evidence of the original structure and contents. Deposits of ceramics, food refuse, and personal items indicate that it served as a living quarters. The house also contained a workshop where mill parts and tools were repaired. A chimney in the center of the house included fireplaces for the living quarters and workshop.
Following the archaeological excavation, the stone fireplace ruins were stabilized and preserved in 1994. Reconstruction of the building took place between 1995 and 2004. Wooden timbers and planks were cut in the sawmill. Traditional tools and techniques were used throughout the project.
This reconstructed building features archaeological artifacts, original millstones, the most complete ruins of the site, and a look at the family that called the site home.
