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Volunteers Help Give New Life to the Historic Gilfillan Cabin on Parkers Lake
Post Date:08/22/2014
The picturesque log cabin on the north end of Parkers Lake received a welcomed face lift Friday morning when a group of volunteers put a fresh coat of paint on the city landmark.
Known as the Historic Gilfillan Cabin, the original building was owned by John Bachop Gilfillan (1835-1924), who built a cabin at Parkers Lake as a retreat for the men in his family. According to local historians, Gilfillan, a distinguished lawyer, constructed the cabin to escape from his stepmother’s parties at his Minneapolis home.
The original cabin had deteriorated severely throughout the years, and the City of Plymouth replicated the structure in 1996 – a project made possible by Carol Creelman, a member of the Plymouth Historical Society.
Because of the time and energy donated by City of Plymouth volunteers, the cabin now shines with new life and will continue standing as a part of Plymouth’s history for generations to come and enjoy.
Visit the volunteer section of the website for information on the City of Plymouth Volunteer Program as well as current volunteer opportunities.