Christian Zavitz, Jr. Log cabin

Description

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This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

A photo of Christian Zavitz, Jr.'s log cabin from the "Port Colborne News", Second Section, Centennial Edition, Page 9B, August 1967. The cabin was located where the eastern part of Oakwood Cemetery is today in the Wainfleet Township. In late 1814, it was believed to have been looted by American troops from Buffalo. His war losses are said to have included cash (Gold and Silver), watches, knives and forks, clothing, butter and candlesticks. The cabin was last lived in by his son George.

For more information, read “‘Scruples of Conscience’: The War of 1812 in the Sugarloaf Settlement” by Donald G. Anger, the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum.

Date of Original

1967

Date Of Event

1800-1820

Subject(s)

Log cabins
War destruction & pillage
Military - 1812
War of 1812
War of 1812- Domestic Life
Zavitz, Christian., Jr.
Zavitz Mill- Port Colborne, ON

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

Port Colborne

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 42.8850209175922 Longitude: -79.2469596862793

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