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 inspired by Swiss chalet architecture, introduced to America by Andrew Jackson Downing in the mid-19th century. Log construction gained prominence through Downing's protégé, Calvert Vaux, in his 1857 pattern book.