The McCowan Log House is located directly beside the Cornell Campbell House, which was the second point of interest on this interactive tour. The House was built in the 1830s and owned by William McCowan after he purchased it in 1848. He lived in this house until his death in 1902. As with many historical structures, the McCowan Log House is not in its original location; it was moved in 1974 to its current location within the David and Mary Thomson Park and is now a part of the Scarborough Museum.

In the 1830s the McCowan Log House was built by William McCowan. The McCowan family is of great significance as McCowan Road which runs throughout Scarborough was named after their family. The family immigrated from Scotland in 1833 and lived near the Scarborough Bluffs, near what is currently McCowan Road; hence the naming of that road after them.

The McCowan Log House is a part of the Scarborough Museum, which is owned by the city of Toronto.

This building appears to be very accessible in my opinion. As you can see from the first introduction picture there are no steps to enter into the Log House, and the

City of Toronto. (2020, October 30). Scarborough Museum. Retrieved from https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/scarborough-museum/