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McIlvaine Lodge was built in the mid 1930’s by C. C. Cole and the Camp Staff from lumber acquired by dismantling the Cecil Paper Company Superintendent’s house. The building was dedicated to Gilbert McIlvaine, a Horseshoe founder and chief architect, in 1940.
Photos
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Here are some pictures of the original Horseshoe winter camp cabin, McIlvaine Lodge.
Videos
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A few videos of McIlvaine Lodge at Camp Horseshoe.
A quick stroll through the interior of McIlvaine Lodge.
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
McIlvaine Lodge in 1943.
1943 – Contributed by Tom McCabe
Memorabilia
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Over the years, only one item of memorabilia has been produced for McIlvaine Lodge.
Newspaper Articles
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Here you will find any newspaper articles related to McIlvaine Lodge.
From the August 8, 1940 edition of the Brandywine Archive, this article talks about the dedication of McIlvaine Lodge in honor of Gilbert McIlvaine, Camp Horseshoe’s architect and long time leader in Chester County Council, including as Council Commissioner from 1937-1938.
1940 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jigsaw Puzzle
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Enjoy this jigsaw puzzle of McIlvaine Lodge. Press this button 
to play on Jigsaw Planet’s website.
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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