Any home as old as the Prospect House will have unexplained stories in it. Recently Jay Johnson discovered an answer for one question. I don’t remember where I found Andy – in a box of stuff, I suppose. It looked like a toy turtle with a painted flower and the name ‘Andy’ painted on its … Continue reading Andy the Turtle
Prospect House Archaeology
The Dig at San Juan by Jay Johnson James Allison Colehour (he was affectionately called “Cap” or “Captain”) built and operated the Prospect Inn – the first resort in the area of Battle Lake, MN – from 1886 to 1924. In 1902 he built the house next door to be his home – so he … Continue reading Prospect House Archaeology