Antique Kankakee IL Dodson Bird House

Description

Dodson was famous for his beautiful bird houses and unique designs. "
He had begun building bird houses at the age of 20, and claimed to be the original manufacturer of bird houses in this country." He took pride and joy in building bird houses. This specific bird house is even listed in his book
Your Bird Friends and How to Win Them
(see picture above). He was known as 'The Bird Man of Kankakee, IL.'. This beautiful bird house is ready to be hung, used, and admired. These old bird houses are very rare and when found are usually wrecked.  This is in great shape.  Dodson was President of the American Audubon Society and built these bird houses in his Frank Lloyd Wright home in Kankakee, IL.
Size: 15 x 11 x 8 inches