Historic log skyscraper rebuilt in Westmoreland County

Workers are reconstructing a historic log house at Historic Hanna’s Town in Westmoreland County, known as the “log skyscraper.” The project uses 20-foot-long logs from the early 1800s, with efforts to maintain the original design. The house was dismantled in 2023 due to deterioration. About half of the original logs were salvageable, and new materials were sourced from an Amish sawmill. The project is expected to be completed in two months. The reconstruction costs around $140,000, funded by donations and grants. Once finished, the house will serve educational purposes for the historical society.