Monday, May 12, 2008
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Johan DeTurk Cabin
One of the prettiest ,most well preserved buildings in the Oley Valley
is the Johan DeTurk Cabin which is almost 250 years old.
It was built in 1767 as an ancillary house (one for their old age)
by Johan and Deborah DeTurk.
Johan had built the larger stone house located across the street
which you can see in this photo.
The building is an example of the Huguenot and Germanic influence
on the Oley Valley and is a bank house (built into the bank of a hill).
The structure is a one and a half story, one-room plan building.
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How wonderful! I am in awe! Have an great week.
Very quaint and picturesque!
1767... It is so rare to see such ancient structures in America. Wonderful.
Fabulous!
:o nice
I love old buildings, and I LOVE this one. Wow, just an awesome structure.
You have so many neat places close to you! Have a great week!
I like it!
Very cool. What is the 2nd floor door for with no steps? If it was a barn, it would be a hay loft with no steps and would make sense.
You know I am always full of questions
This ùmkes me dream ! So simple ! So strong !
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Michel
Very cool. Does it have some sort of loft at the top. You said it was a one room building but it looks two story. And just what is with the door at the top?....lol
Beautiful!
I can see myself one day living in a small house like that when I get older. There is something to be said for the simplicity of life back in those days I think.
I love your pictures of the house. I love the different colors of the materials used to build it.
we are lucky to have a lot of buildings like that around here. I'll try to get some pictures when the weather breaks. This state is full of history and there isn't enough time to see it all. Great pictures Beth!!
I wondered what the top door was for, and thought "poor fool who steps out that door" then I noticed the pulley.
You just don't disappoint w/your pictures. The subject, colors and textures are beautiful.
Wonderful! Isn't there a DeTurk house at Daniel Boone? Wonder if there is any relation?
I love these pictures. What a cool place to visit!!
beautiful photos... what an interesting place.
@bonzojferardi - His son John was the third owner of the old Boone farm where Daniel Boone was born. Good memory there Bonzo.
those deserve stars under each one
It is amazing that a house can stay around that long.
@AcidSam - There was originally a ladder to use for the attic,building a door and a pulley was easier than building a staircase. Thanks Sam for always encouraging my photos!
I have never quite understood the upper door thing....esp since it was always right over the lower door.
I think that building is amazing. Now I want to see the inside! i wonder what it was like to live there...You do such wonderful photos...not just the technique, but you capture the imagination so well