Exhibit: “Swedish Cabins: Legacy of Henry Steiner and Fogelbo”

Nordic Northwest presents “Swedish Cabins: Legacy of Henry Steiner and Fogelbo” Jan. 6 through Feb. 5. The exhibit is available during Capitol hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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 1920s through the 1950s, Steiner and his family built around a hundred cabins and other structures. Nordic Northwest has one of these very cabins on its campus: Fogelbo. A National Historic Site, Fogelbo is a perfect example of the craftsmanship and style of Henry Steiner.

This exhibit was one of three that were awarded Capitol History Gateway exhibit sponsorships in the first year of the program. Exhibits are funded, in part, by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.