4. Made in 1905, the largest log cabin ever
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Location Found: Portland, Oregon Est. Build cost: $950,000*
When the Forestry Building was built in Portland, Oregon, in 1905, visitors unanimously declared it to be one of the biggest log homes on the planet. This magnificent building was built as a tribute to the well-known explorers Lewis and Clark.
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With dimensions of 206 feet long, 72 feet high, and 102 feet broad, it has remarkable specifications. Its construction required one million board feet of lumber, or about $950,000 in modern currency. Its timber originated from old-growth trees in neighboring Columbia County, which well-known lumber baron Simon Benson sold to developers.
5. The Horse Zeus
Found at: Resort East, Mount Washington. Expense: $5,000–$10,000 * (Average Price of Belgian Draft Horse)
Zeus was the second-biggest horse in the world, measuring 21½ hands (21.5 feet) in height and 3,100 pounds in weight. The kind giant that resided at Mount Washington Resort required thirty pounds of steel to be made into one horseshoe by his owners.
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The Horse magazine claimed that the Belgian Draft Horse was a cross between Anglo-Aryan and Selle Francais blood. Zeus is still regarded as one of the most famous horses in history, demonstrating the majesty of these exquisite animals.
6. A solitary conifer encircling a sequoia tree
Situated in: Western Slopes of the Sierra Nevada, California, Est. A tiny Sequoia seedling* cost $8.99.
The size of Sequoia trees is well shown in this picture. This picture clearly shows that the Giant Sequoia is the real ruler of the forest because it dwarfs the meek conifers that surround it. The tallest point of the Giant Sequoia is 279 feet.
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Conifers, on the other hand, can reach heights of 98 feet. Sequoia is the endangered species, according to the IUCN, even though both are vital to the ecology. Less than 80,000 of these trees remain around the globe.
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