Sunday, September 24, 2017

Views from nearby

An area just north of here, called Elk Park. A valley, about 8 miles north, the closest a griz has been seen to Butte. I find this first one interesting....looks like a fairly typical early settlement log cabin, except for the bell tower at back. Looks like the stovepipe was added at some point. I don't know what the purpose for it was. Also, the overhang at the front, a porch, is unusual for this kind of structure. Anybody have any ideas?


Other views from higher of the valley:





13 comments:

  1. Very foreboding skies. As for that building, I'd suggest gravity has done it's best to bring it down.

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    1. When you're probably 120 years old you might show the effects of gravity too.............

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    1. Yeah, it's deteriorated a bit over the last 15 years

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  3. That cabin would make a great motif for a painting. Don't you suspect the overhang was a kind of weather break? A place to put on or take off snow shoes or bad weather gear.

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    1. i don't know. Porches were so rare on dwellings of this sort 120 or so years ago. As were the 'bell tower'. I have no idea, and can't find local resources.

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  4. Without the gravity we'd be a foot taller with compromised cardiovascular systems.

    The landscape there is spectacular.

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  5. https://montanahistoriclandscape.com/tag/montana-one-room-schools/

    Any help?

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    1. been by the one in wise river many times, here's one that's still active, with I think 8 students, 1-8th grade

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  6. Great pictures but were you armed with bear spray during your outing?

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    1. No, just made sure I could outrun the person with me......

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  7. Great photos Mike! I have no idea about that cabin, but I'm sure it could tell us some stories. A dark and moody looking sky that day.

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