Stave-Lock Home

"This unique little building symbolizes a unique chapter in Canadian history. A story in which Vermilion played a significant part and involved a large number of its present day citizens."1 During the early days of Vermilion's existence, several of these little houses were prepared for settlers from Scotland, Ireland and England to live in. Their dreams and aspirations for a better future in the new land dwelled in these tiny homes. the Stave-Lock tale reinforces the strength and determination these settlers possessed.	Above: A Stave-Lock home
	The house, which was actually lived in by a local resident when he was a child was built in this fashion: "No thought was given to the foundation, most reposed on scrapes of lumber or flat rocks. They were 22 ft. by 22 ft. with the familiar clipped off corners. No real insulation was used, just tar paper and 'beaver board.' The four rooms were divided by V-joint partitions."
Above: The living room.	Right: A place of rest

1. All quotations used with permission from the Vermilion Standard.