Log cabins have roots in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, dating as far back as 3,500 B.C., followed by European settlers constructing these primitive homes in America starting in the 17th century.

Quaint Lincoln log cabins have come a long way. Today, Oregon structures built of peeled logs are big - 10,000 square feet - expensive - topping out at $10.5 million - and packed with frou-frou French ...