He commissioned it from New York City architect Joseph C. Wells for his wife, Charlotte Wood Morgan, and their children.

Once an adult, E. B. Morgan made money as an entrepreneur in the trade industry on Cayuga Lake.

The E. B. Morgan renovation team included Pleasant Rowland, Katie Waller (Director of Aurora Foundation) and Steve McGlynn (Project Manager), Holmes King Kallquist Architects of Syracuse, McGlynn Interiors of Skaneateles, and Northeast Construction Services of Syracuse.

It is operated as an inn, with options to rent single rooms or the entire mansion for special events.

The Foundation focused on maintaining the architectural history of the house, while enhancing it as a lakefront retreat.

Now operated as a bed and breakfast, the house features seven guest rooms, living areas, and a shaded porch that overlooks Cayuga Lake.

The house can accommodate up to 14 for a seated dinner (served on regional specialty Mackenzie-Childs china) or 48 for a cocktail reception.