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A worker uses an adze to shape a log which will become part of the reconstructed Vance house.

A worker shapes a log using a broad axe to prepare it for use in the reconstructed Vance house.

Three men work on different aspects of the reconstructed Vance house. All three men appear to be sawing or hewing wood.

The man on the left is using a broad axe to shape a log. The man on the right is using a draw knife to shape a log. The logs were shaped before they were put together on site to form the reconstructed Vance house.

Three men work on site to treat the logs which would be used for the reconstructed Vance house. The logs were treated with weather-proofing chemicals that added longevity.

The staircase in the reconstructed Vance family home, which was donated from the Hemphill house across the street from the current historic site.

Detail of the paneling in the sitting room of the reconstructed Vance family home. The paneling is from the former structure but it is unknown when the paneling was installed.

A man works to secure siding on the second story of the reconstructed Vance house. The original fireplace and frame of the single story section of the house are present to the right.

This is an example of a style of cabin architecture known as saddlebag. It is characterized by a fireplace in the center of the structure, with rooms on either side of it.

The frame for the roof of the single-story side of the reconstructed Vance family home is in the process of being put into place. On the other side of the cabin, the second story has been completed, and is await its roof as well.