Pretty nice huh, if it only looked like this now. This picture was taken in the 1920's. Only two of the maple trees along the sidewalk remain, centered on the front of the house they are probably 40 feet tall.

Built in 1899 by Joseph Elvidge. this was the first house built in Lone Rock, IA.

After almost 110 years, too many owners to count and standing vacant for at least ten years the poor thing was showing some wear and tear. We purchased the house from the builders grandson. He bought it for back taxes several years ago and probably saved the house by putting a new roof on it right away. He gutted the first floor over two winters but just didn't have the time to restore it the way it should be. This is how it looks today.

It has good bones and alot of potential to become a very nice home for Joan and I. We estimate at least two years, working in the fall before it will be livable.