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Why there is a log cabin near downtown Davis

The Boy Scout Cabin was built in 1927 by Davis Rotary Club members using telephone-pole logs donated by PG&E.

The rustic cabin at First and F streets dates to 1927. Davis Rotary Club members built it for local Boy Scout troops using telephone-pole logs donated by PG&E, leaving a deliberately pioneer-looking structure near downtown.

1927Rotary Club members build the cabin for local Boy Scouts.
Period1927
EvidenceDocumented
Location1st & F streets
Last checked2026-08-18
SourceCity of Davis — Historic Pedestrian and Bike Tour
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