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Volunteers re-roof Vinther-Nelson Cabin |
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June 20, 2017 |
Volunteers and employees from the Idaho
Panhandle National Forests replaced the cedar
shake roof on the Vinther-Nelson Cabin earlier
this month. The Vinther-Nelson Cabin, located on
8 Mile Island on Priest Lake, is part of the
Priest Lake Ranger District.
It was built in 1897, and has been listed on the
National Register of Historic Places since 1982.
The Priest Lake Ranger District fire and
recreation crews transported the building
materials on the Forest Service barge, and
assisted in the demolition of the old roof.
The Forest Service boat operators transported
people, supplies and trash safely to and from 8
Mile Island.
While that may sound fun and easy, they
encountered two storms, mechanical issues, and
water obstacles, which included retrieving a
canoe and stairs from the water!
The timber crew demonstrated their proficiency
laying shakes, while the Northern Region’s
Preservation Team provided technical knowledge,
instruction, and direction.
Other volunteers included Forest Service
employees from across the Idaho Panhandle
National Forests, retired Forest Service
employees, and Vinther-Nelson family members.
The Vinther-Nelson family occupies a portion of
the cabin and operates a museum out of the other
side under a special use permit through the
Forest Service.
The museum is open to the public during the
summer, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. |
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