Murphy & Co. Design - 2101 Pulaski Rd, Buffalo, MN 55313

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As a companion to our Scandinavian Boathouse and Moonlight Cottage projects, this boathouse was originally built in 1915 for the original cabin that once occupied the property by a family of Swedish heritage. Intending to keep it as natural as an up-north scout camp, we renovated it with a pair of bright yellow awning windows and a door made from reclaimed white oak boards with nails matching the 1915 nailed date on the siding. A rickety stacked concrete block foundation was replaced with fieldstones taken directly from the shore, set in a battered shape. A small cedar sitting platform was added below a canopy of large shade trees next to the water’s edge, providing much-needed protection from the harsh sun facing west.

  • Contractor: CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION
  • Interior Design: Owner
  • Landscape Architect: Owner
  • Photography: Spacecrafting
The original build date of 1915 was formed with nails into the siding. A carved wood fish was found at a local antique dealer
The original build date of 1915 was formed with nails into the siding. A carved wood fish was found at a local antique dealer
Stacked fieldstones from the shore form the exposed foundation
Stacked fieldstones from the shore form the exposed foundation
The original build date of 1915 was formed with nails into the siding. A carved wood fish was found at a local antique dealer Stacked fieldstones from the shore form the exposed foundation
A stone ridge forms a walk path that leads to our companion Scandinavian Boathouse project just to the right
A stone ridge forms a walk path that leads to our companion Scandinavian Boathouse project just to the right
A stone ridge forms a walk path that leads to our companion Scandinavian Boathouse project just to the right
Minnesota made Sanborn Canoe paddles hang from the 100 year old black siding
Minnesota made Sanborn Canoe paddles hang from the 100 year old black siding
The boathouse and sitting platform are perched on a stone ridge just off the water
The boathouse and sitting platform are perched on a stone ridge just off the water
Minnesota made Sanborn Canoe paddles hang from the 100 year old black siding The boathouse and sitting platform are perched on a stone ridge just off the water
Vintage waterskis and wicker chairs provide a cozy backdrop to the interior
Vintage waterskis and wicker chairs provide a cozy backdrop to the interior
The boathouse serves as additional ski storage, as well as a landing area for canoeing
The boathouse serves as additional ski storage, as well as a landing area for canoeing
Vintage waterskis and wicker chairs provide a cozy backdrop to the interior The boathouse serves as additional ski storage, as well as a landing area for canoeing
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