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The Kistler-Donat Log House

Article: Johannes Kistler, Jacob Donat and the Lost-and-Found Log House

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Kistler-Donat log house on Bailey Road, Albany Twp., before removal

Photos courtesy of Ed Hild 

Kistler-Donat Log House exterior 1
Kistler-Donat Log House exterior 2
Kistler-Donat Log House Interior
Site of Kistler-Donat Log House

Site of log house many years after its removal. Masonry spring house remains. Note red garage that shows in top left photo. Photo by Bruce Kistler.

Kistler-Donat log house following reconstruction near New Hope

Reconstructed Kistler-Donat House 1
Reconstructed Kister-Donat House 2
Hex signs on wall of Kistler-Donat Log House

Wall panel showing inscribed hex signs.

Kistler-Donat Log House detail
Kistler-Donat Log House fireplace
Kistler-Donat fireplace on cover of A Country Christmas book

The Kistler-Donat fireplace on the cover of A Country Christmas, part of a Time-Life series.

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