Cypress Log Cabin

Cypress Log Cabin in Beverly Shores is a structure built entirely from cypress wood using traditional hand-crafted techniques and rustic design elements. The construction displays the typical building methods of its time, featuring rough wooden beams and simple joinery.

The building was constructed for the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair and sponsored by the Southern Cypress Manufacturer's Association to demonstrate cypress wood uses. After the exhibition ended, it remained on the site and later became part of the region's protected architectural heritage.

The building shows how craftspeople then used traditional materials to create something new, and it was later cared for by residents who made it part of their daily lives.

The exterior of the building is accessible year-round and can be viewed while exploring the Century of Progress Architectural District. It is easy to reach and sits among other notable structures from the same era.

The building is maintained and restored by long-term residents through a 30-year lease agreement with the National Park Service. This arrangement makes it a rare example where private life and historical preservation exist side by side in a single structure.

Location: Beverly Shores

Architectural style: rustic architecture

Made from material: cypress wood

Part of: Century of Progress Architectural District

GPS coordinates: 41.68421,-87.00032

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40