This old house was built to last. We can see why Elmer liked it. The exterior siding is white asbestos shingles over cedar. The house is one mile from Salmon's shops, businesses, and hospital. There is an elementary school two blocks away, two churches one block away, and a convenience store 3 blocks away.
People fish there, and launch boats into the river.
It is nice to live two blocks from the river, for recreation, but not be in a flood hazard area, for insurance. We have put a tremendous amount of work and money into it. We are proud of it, and we think it has historical value. On the other hand, we are not trying to fool anyone. Elmer spent his money on guns, travel, fancy cigars and fine whiskey, not on his house.