Since it was first built, the cabin has been moved and reconstructed three times. Originally, it was built from sugar pine, which is subject to decay when infested with termites. To preserve the cabin, a concrete foundation was constructed in 1978. At the same time the lower logs were replaced with termite-resistant giant sequoia.
After the Gamlin brothers left, the cabin has served a variety of uses, including a storage for the U.S. Cavalry, a ranger station and residence of the first park ranger, Mr. Lewis L. Davis from 1902-09. From 1892 to 1932 it was actually relocated near to the Grand Grove Visitors Center, but after a tree fell on it in 1932, it was brought back to its original place. In 1977, it was inducted into the National Register of Historic Places.
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