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The mission of our society is to save and restore the Kikendall Cabin and support the museum which will house the collections of history, artifacts, documents & photos of our area. Promotion of mutual interests and education of our oral and written history through research, recording, publishing and programs is within our range of goals as well. We also are promoting the preservation of historic buildings and sites of our community, by collaborating with schools, local communities, and City, County & State organizations. |
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| The History of Kikendall Cabin |
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 Charles M. Kikendall built the Kikendall log cabin in 1875 on a 120 acre Pilchuck River homestead, that was purchased for $1.50 an acre. The log cabin was located first north of Snohomish between the Snohomish-Machias Road, on the banks of the Pilchuck River. This cabin was once one of the pioneer landmarks of the area with its big stone fireplace, huge chinked logs and spacious porches. The first floor of the original cabin was just one room and extended to the back wall of the parlor. The cabin was twenty feet wide and sixteen feet deep. The Kikendall family moved into their new home in October of 1875.
The kitchen area was added on the back about twenty years later (about 1895) increasing the depth to twenty -five feet. The second floor was used for sleeping quarters. When the cabin was eventually wired for electricity, the light bulb was located over the organ not only for light but to help keep the organ warm and dry during the winter months.
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| We Have Exclusive Pictures of Kikendall Cabin |
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| Original Poetry by Anna E. Machmeier Kikendall |
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Dear Little Cabin
By Anna E Machmeier Kikendall
 When I saw you today, I wondered how you could of shrunk so small.
Was all that happy living we had confined to these four walls?
You had no great beauty, but there was a warm charm that won many hearts.
It never was assumed you would last so long when you were built.
Now, as you approach your one hundred year birthday (only 4 more to go)
we look with loving memories on your past.
You sheltered a homesick family, far from their family ties.
But found so much to do, to make a new home they trusted in security to you.
By your being there, a road to town was made necessary and neighbors could go by and come in.
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Kikendall Cabin Historical Society Mission Statement
- To secure and restore the Kikendall Cabin to house our museum to share with the community.
- Promote interest and education of local area history through museum tours, programs, speakers and publications.
- Collect and preserve artifacts, documents, photos, oral and written history.
- Research, record and publish local area history.
- Promote preservation of historical buildings, cemeteries and historic landmarks.
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