3. Leeper Park - Navarre Cabin_COA 2023-1106A

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22 and that removing it would not be deleterious to those stated criteria, especially as it has only been present in that location since the 1950s. In terms of ii, the vista present without the cabin would still provide for a pleasing view for neighbors and visitors, one that is more in line with Kessler’s plan and the original aesthetics of the park. The proposed marker in its place (or nearby) can provide an educational and enjoyable experience for any park visitors, as outlined on page 17. Additionally, the benefit to the public welfare and education at the new Homestead Site at the museum far outweighs that available at Leeper Park. Anyone can visit the site during museum hours free of charge, where interpretive signage and increased public programming will dramatically increase the number of people who will learn about pioneer and native life in the area, as outlined on pages 10-14. The hardship indicated in point iii would be borne by both the museum and the public for whom it holds the cabin in trust. It simply cannot be used to its fullest potential at its current site. Programming is much more difficult and expensive while also less effective at an offsite location. Maintenance and upkeep costs are higher, as are risks to the building. At the same time, significantly fewer people, most notably school groups, will see it, learn from it, and engage with it. Relocated cabins have been used successfully for education in many parts of the United States. One example is the Log Cabin Village, owned by the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Here, a number of 19th century cabins and other structures were moved to a site donated to the city. The cabins were restored and used to recreate a contemporary village. Interpreters speak with visitors and demonstrate skills used in that time period. The Log Cabin Village was recognized for its role in preserving history in 2019, when it received the Texas Star Award. A similar site is the Pioneer Schoolhouse Museum, maintained by the Ephraim Historical Foundation in Ephraim, Wisconsin. Buildings such as the Olga Dana Green and Goodleston Cabin were moved to the site of the Pioneer Schoolhouse, and the site has been awarded the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Achievement Award. Other examples include the Francis Stupey Log Cabin in Highland Park, Illinois, owned by the Highland Park Historical Society. The cabin was constructed in 1847 and is the oldest building in the city. It was moved to the grounds of Sensible Change (cont’d)