Schmidt-Burnham Log House
- Historic house museum
- Regional draw
- Winnetka
Schmidt-Burnham Log House preserves a historic dwelling in Winnetka with connections to artist Anita Willets-Burnham.
Its survival and relocation offer a way to explore changing ideas about local architecture and heritage preservation.
Plan around the historical society’s announced visiting days and tours rather than expecting the house to be open daily. The photograph shows the log structure during an earlier visit. This is the society’s log-house property, distinct from its main museum and office on Linden Street. Confirm the current entrance and access arrangements before travelling, and respect the protected building and surrounding grounds.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Teemu08 / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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