Interior of a Chinookan plankhouse
Illustration of the interior of a Chinookan plankhouse by Wilkes. Many important details are seen here, including the use of a plank floor, a large, central hearth, sleeping and storage bunks, and the drying/smoking rack above the fire. You also see a dog, and a musket propped in the rear left corner. Source: [1]
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Interior of a Chinookan plankhouse Illustration of the interior of a Chinookan plankhouse by Wilkes in the 1850's. Many important details are seen here, including the use of a plank floor, a large, central hearth, sleeping and storage bunks, and the dryin