by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1941-1950, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse Log Skyscrapers Architectural History: The three storey log structure was made of 9-inch diameter logs built upon 12-inch diameter base logs serving as footing beams. The floor plan is 16′ by 16′ and the total height is 58 logs. The rafters and ridge are...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1941-1950, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse Mah Bing Cabin Architectural History: This building is a two storey partially squared log structure with log roof beams and a gable roof covered in galvanized sheet metal. It also has timber grade beam footing with no basement. Cultural History: This two...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1911-1920, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse Mast House The House “Dr. F.J. Nicholson has commenced work on a residence situated at the south end of town.” (The Whitehorse Semi-Weekly Star, 10 May 1902)” This was the announcement of the start of construction of the house now known to Whitehorse...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1901-1910, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse McKinnon House Architectural History: It was originally a log cabin with several gabled roofs and ship lap siding. It also included a glassed front porch and a fireplace faced with copper ore tailings taken from Pueblo Mine. Two large framed rooms to the...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1901-1910, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse McPherson House Architectural History: The building is a small, one-storey frame house with U-shaped plan and a series of gable roofs. It has a wood sill foundation and ship lap exterior siding. The roof is covered by asphalt shingles. The only additions...
by South Hill | May 14, 2024 | 1901-1910, Residential Buildings
Whitehorse Miller House Architectural History: The building is a one-storey wood frame with bellcast hipped roof covered in asphalt shingles. The exterior is covered with roll asphalt siding. The foundation is a wood sill construction. Cultural History: This structure...
