Robidoux Cabin in Krug Park Photos (2), 1907 & 1981
Entry/Object ID
P1995.1H.56
Description
Robidoux Cabin Photo, 1981. b/w. Two photos taken at different times of the 1-story log cabin in deteriorating condition that once was Robidoux's home and therefore the oldest home in St. Joseph. It was relocated to Krug Park and was available to the public. (For postcards of a better view of this cabin see 09.3.444; 67.22.3; 67.22.4; 92.48.127; 92.48.2, 14.26.720)
95.1H.56 = 1981 photo. Three door openings visible, slat roof, an illegible sign over a door. Caption on back: "Robidoux cabin that once stook in Krug Park. from negative in possession of Mrs. Bartlett Boder. 2-81"
95.1H.57 = 1907 photo. Young woman and toddler girl seated on low bench beside the log cabin. Handwritten on back: First House in St. Joseph. Joseph Robidoux House. Handwritten on envelope housing photo "Robidoux's cabin in Krug Park in 1907. Mrs. C. C. Brady, 3401 Monterey. When she came to St. Joseph in 1907 and her daughter, Mrs. J.A. (Thema lore? _ Knox (Enterprise)" paper, 3" x 3", sepia.
Original digital scan located on History CD 04
