Work began in 1876 on a new thirteen room home for the Boorman family. The exterior was covered with a cream colored brick, made by S.E. Ellsworth at his yard about a half mile south of the Allaby corner, junction of County Trunk G and State Highway 82. The interior lumber was of the finest woods being finished in the Boorman Mill. The building was erected on lots 13 and 20, Boorman's Addition and stood in a beautiful grove of trees. There was a carriage shed, an extensive lawn and a formal garden. Several brick sidewalks extended to the street. There was a large, columned porch on the front or east side of the house and cupola or "Widow's Walk" adorned the roof.

The Elegant Staircase

The rooms were large and airy with a curved mahogany staircase to the second floor. Three marble fireplaces graced three rooms and apertures throughout the house held many lamps. The house was furnished with the finest silver, carpeting and furniture including a Grand Piano. The cost of the building was $12,000.00.

Antique Accordian


The Sun Room: rooms such as these, with plenty of sun and air, were considered therapeutic for those suffering from "consumption" or T.B.

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