Thatched Cottage - Western Development Museum - North Battleford, SK - Thatch Cottages on Waymarking.com

This thatched roof house is a replica of a typical Ukranian style house that became somewhat common in areas of the prairies where Ukranian immigrants settled. Most settlers arrived with limited cash, and what little they had needed to be reserved for farming supplies and implements, in order to provide food and income. It was natural, then, that as much as possible be built from materials that could be had at no cost. Mud for the walls, pine or spruce poles for rafters, purlins, etc. and straw for the roof fit the bill perfectly.

I'll let the WDM provide the details on this house:
"The house at the North Battleford WDM illustrates a style of building that was brought to Saskatchewan in the late 1800s by Ukrainian settlers. They built homes from readily available material such as logs, clay, willows and grass. Thatched roofs varied from home to home, often reflecting the traditions of the region from which the family had emigrated. A well-thatched roof lasted about 30 years, was waterproof and provided excellent insulation."

This cottage is only a tiny part of North Battleford's Western Development Museum. It, as well as the other three WDMs, are well worth spending a full day experiencing.

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Instructions for Visiting a Waymark: At least one photo that you have taken on your visit is required, more would be better. Tell us what you thought of the WDM. Roof Type: Roof has Straw covering Wall Type: Walls are constructed from Mud Construction Date: 20th Century Building Rating: Parking: N 52° 45.223 W 108° 15.584 Related web site if known: [Web Link] Location: Highways 16 & 40 North Battleford, SK Canada S9A 2Y1

Visit Instructions:
To claim a find, you must submit a photo of the cottage, taken from a different angle to the one shown on the page. The photo should show at least one of the walls of the cottage in full, and preferably it should show some of the surrounding landscape or buildings. If possible, you should also be in the photograph.

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