Sevona Cabin | |
 The Sevona | |
| Location | Sand Island |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Bayfield, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 46°57′49″N90°56′14″W / 46.96361°N 90.93722°W Coordinates: 46°57′49″N90°56′14″W / 46.96361°N 90.93722°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1905 |
| Architect | Sam Fifield |
| Architectural style | Gablefront |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000051 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 29, 1976 |
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