The style drew upon Swiss chalet architecture, which had been introduced to America by Andrew Jackson Downing around 1850. Log construction was popularized by Downing's protégé, Calvert Vaux, in his pattern book Villas and Cottages in 1857.
The style was influenced by Swiss chalet architecture, which had been introduced to America by Andrew Jackson Downing around 1850. Log construction gained popularity through Downing's protégé, Calvert Vaux, in his pattern book Villas and Cottages in 1857.