Swedish Cabins
January - June, 2022 | Portland, Oregon
For most Americans, the log cabin represents the American frontier. The log cabin also tells the story of Swedish immigration and innovation in the United States. In the Pacific Northwest, the story of the Swedish log cabin lives on through the legacy of craftsman Henry Steiner. In the 1920’s through the 1950’s Steiner and his family built around a hundred cabins including Fogelbo, which perfectly represents his design legacy, attention to detail, expert craftsmanship.
Scope of Work
Researched, wrote copy for, and designed interpretive panels.
Managed obtaining artifacts, displays, and video files.
Awarded grant and chose to be featured at the Oregon State Capitol building in 2025.
Click and drag to walk through the virtual exhibit.
Interpretation
The panels were designed to mimic aged paper and wood. Included in the panels were photographs from the private collection of the owner of the historic cabin highlighted in the exhibit.
Special pieces were brought from Mount Hood Cultural Center and Museum to bring to life what made the cabins highlighted in the exhibit so special.
Behind the Scenes
This exhibit would not be complete without a set of Lincoln Logs!
These large panels were custom printed for the exhibit.
