[1] The house was built in 1888 by Ellis T. Byram, a real estate developer, and was originally located at 921 East Wilson Ave.

After changing hands twice early on (Emma L. Jay in 1890 and Alice M. Junken in 1894), it was purchased in 1896 by the first doctor, Charles Virgil Bogue.

Hurtt remodeled the kitchen and dining room, along with many other aspects of the house, extensively for his new wife.

After some more short ownerships, Canadian actress Nell Shipman bought the house in 1917 and lived in it until 1920.

The families lived in the house until 1980 when Belmont Plaza Development Co. bought it with plans to demolish the building.

The organization moved it to Brand Park in September 1980 and, with the lead of Gregg/Gangi Development Co., restored the home using authentic methods.