When originally built, the center hallway had no doors, leaving it open to the elements. This style of construction was commonly found in simpler log cabins and was referred to as a "dogtrot," named for pets' fondness for the breezy area.

During pioneer times, newcomers would typically first construct a single-room cabin to provide shelter from the weather, later adding more rooms as their lives developed. The roof and floor extended between the two rooms, creating a breezeway passage.

The rear section of the hallway was modified with a lower ceiling when it was enclosed; efforts have successfully raised it to its original height.