Log, Corduroy Road

Installed on wall, circle labeled #8.

Installed on wall, circle labeled #8.

Name/Title

Log, Corduroy Road

Description

Long wooden log with leather bands and a wooden plaque attached via nails.

Context

This piece of corduroy road log was unearthed during the construction of Interstate 74. Logs like this were embedded into dirt roads to help wagons get over wetlands and streams.

Collection

Found in collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.056

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

left side of log

Transcription

"North Michigan Rd. Corduroy Rd. Logs unearthed in construction of North I 74 in 1959. D.E. Kepley.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Inscribed

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

May 28, 2025

Update Date

May 28, 2025