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Schmidt Burnham Log House

1140 Willow Rd. , Winnetka, IL 60093

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The Winnetka Historical Society’s Schmidt-Burnham Log House (c.1837) offers self-guided tours, a scavenger hunt and other programs

The Log House is open once a week on Sundays (2-4) from May through November. It is the oldest log structure in the area to be continuously occupied for nearly 165 years. For more information visit the Winnetka Historical Society Website... https://www.winnetkahistory.org/visit-museum-schmidt-burham-log-house/ 

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