This cabin was built during the West Red Lake Gold Rush around 1928 by Johnny Drawson.  He was known as a carpenter and bootlegger.  Johnny moved to Red Lake.  The cabin was used by Dan Baughman for staff and guests at Bow Narrows Camp.

As Dan modernized his camp, this cabin didn't fit in anymore but it seemed  a shame to burn this piece of history.  Brian Kreviazuk and Dan hatched a plan that would take many volunteers with muscles and passion to accomplish.

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and many volunteers showed up, young and older, skilled and strong.  This is why our little museum is truly a community endeavor.  Still today, we have no budget or funding.  We survive with the help of friends. 

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The Ministry of Natural Resources gave permission for the boys to move the cabin to Bill Brown's old homestead south of West Narrows.  Carefully numbered logs, were put back together like a giant jigsaw puzzle.

Boat west through West Narrows, then turn left and watch for the huge erratic boulder.  Beside it stands the log cabin, from 1928, restored by locals. 

With no windows or doors, it is open all hours, year round.  Reach it by boat, snowmobile, or aircraft or maybe by canoe, snowshoe or dog team.  Photo exhibits are changed twice during the summer.    Guests are respectful and the site remains clear and tidy with their help.