Jan 24, 2012

John Robertson and Leah Ford Findlay Home


300 South 100 East Street

This brick two story, seven room central passage style home with gable roof and three dormers was built in 1894.  The brick was made and laid by Edwin M. and John M. Ford.  The carpenters were George Mace and Brigham Riggs.  John was a leader in the community, cattleman and rancher.  He and Brigham Riggs bought the Johnson Brothers store and named the business “The Elephant Store” which later became the Highway Hotel. The present is owner Beatrice Vaughn Carr.