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Indian Steps Cabin is located in Pennsylvania
Indian Steps Cabin
Location in Pennsylvania
Indian Steps Cabin is located in the United States
Indian Steps Cabin
Location in the United States
Location Indian Steps Rd., north of Airville, Lower Chanceford Township, Pennsylvania
Area 9.6 acres (3.9 ha)
Built 1908-1912
Architect Keyworth, Charles A.; Werner, Frank
Architectural style Bungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No. 90000416
Added to NRHP March 9, 1990

The Indian Steps Cabin, also known as the Indian Steps Museum, is a special historic building and museum. You can find it in Lower Chanceford Township, York County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 because of its important history.

A Look at Its History and Design

This unique building was constructed between 1908 and 1912. It has a mix of styles, like a Bungalow and American Craftsman home. The building is shaped like the letter "L." It has two parts that extend from a round room called a "Kiva." A kiva is a special room often used by Native American cultures.

The first floor and foundation are made from strong, local stone. The second floor is covered in stucco over a wooden frame. The museum also has a stone tower with a place to look out from. You can see many cement panels on the building. These panels have special writings and real Native American artifacts built right into them.

On the property, you can also find a small summer kitchen and a picnic shed. These buildings were also part of the original design.

Who Built It and Why

Judge John Edward Vandersloot, a well-known lawyer from York, Pennsylvania, built this structure. He wanted it to be a memorial and museum. Its main purpose was to honor and preserve Native American culture.

The museum first opened in 1939 as a private collection. Later, it became a museum that is open for everyone to visit.

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