A. Area Description

The cabins were placed in a circular fashion looking outward. Enclosed is a copy of a historical drawing. Actual distances between the Chimney Cabin and Birch was 97 ft.; Birch and Beaver 55 ft.; Birch and Library 41 ft.; Library and Living Room 41 ft.; Beaver and Living Room 51 ft.. The Chimney Cabin, main lodge, was about fifteen feet away from the water’s edge. The Living Room Cabin extended over the water, the Birch Cabin was on foot away from waters edge, and the remaining two cabins were 40+ feet from water. The ground floor of the Chimney Cabin was about 15 feet above the water, while the other 3 cabins were 14, 15, & 18 feet above water.

These island conditions could be recreated through excavation, or an island of approximate size may be found. A peninsula waterfront configuration between .9 and 1.5 acres would be appropriate with 4 of 5 cabins oriented in a southerly direction. This peninsula waterfront is considered important for authenticity. It does not have to have the original island configuration, although it would have more historic authenticity. Some sites may desire the use of the 5 cabins and subsequently create their own cabin placement. Minimal island area is 200 ft. x 175 ft.

The public’s access would be by walking on pathways of slate and plank, with steps and railings. Walking creates a completely separate atmosphere. If basements are added, with passageways from building to building, then additional square footage is added for commercial and service purposes.

B. Vegetation and Tree Growth

The existing trees and undergrowth on the island at White Deer Lake were predominately of white pine, white birch, red pine, fir, moss, juniper bushes, wild flowers, and blueberries on pine needle covered ground. The more trees present, the more desirable the site would be from an aesthetic standpoint.

Conditions Summarized
It is hard to say which condition is most important: land size, southern exposure, water configuration, elevation, aesthetics, tree growth, accessibility or proximity to other attractions such as a The Park or an Historic Village; all of which could effect profit potential and financial incentives.

C. Property Ownership Available

1. McCormick Grand Camp name will be available for the new setting.
2. Five cabins:
   
   
3. Architectural Highlights
   
   • Eave log work (shown at right)
     
   • 34 notched windows
     Window carvings
     Thermo windows
     Log ends, three leaf clover (shown at right)
     
     
   • Fire extinguishers
     Lightening rods
     Indian marking logs
     Cedar shake walls
     Interior styled walls, 8 different
     Stone directional dial
     
     
   • Old rails, partially reproduced
     New rails, partially reproduced
     Star pattern in Birch Cabin, to be reproduced
     Door knobs and Dutch doors, some reproduced
     
     
     

Architectural highlights held by State Historical Society or Forest Service are petitionable:

• White Deer Lake shield
• Fire wood cabin doors
• Old architecture drawings
• Island drawing
  
  

Architectural highlights privately owned:

• White Deer Lake Crest
• McCormick root chair and desk
  
  

D. Financial Considerations.

Projected costs vary greatly due to site conditions. Interested parties should consult with architects or construction estimators in their area, to determine accurate costs. Locally, log structures may cost around $100/sq. ft., which would therefore equate to around $800,000, but this number does not take into account the historical significance and restoration costs. These monies could be packaged through EDC loans, SBA, small cities grants, syndicated, corporate shares, venture capital firms, banks, and private individuals. Costs are estimates and would vary relative to location and sight conditions. McCormick Grand Camp, Inc. will select whatever financial package is favorable and/or available after studying the proposals.