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3551 Joaquin Miller Rd - 2014The Boyd Log cabin is and is located at 3551 Joaquin Miller Road across from Joaquin Miller Park.  It was designed and built by artist Thomas "Hal" Boyd in 1922.  

 

 

 

 

Two articles and two pictures, Oakland Tribune, January 6, 1926

In 1955 according to an article in the April 17, 1953 edition of the SF Examiner, the was burned to the ground.  If this is correct who rebuilt it? 

SF Examiner 17 April 1955

The cabin last sold in 2014 for $260,000 as a "handyman's dream".   1

 

References:

  1.  Zillow.com  http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3551-Joaquin-Miller-Rd-Oakland-CA-94602/24772801_zpid/
  • "Log Cabin in Hills Made Art Studio," Oakland Tribune, January 6, 1926
  • "Love of Out-of-Doors his Inspiration," Oakland Tribune, January 6, 1926

 

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