[2] George H. Clayson was probably a local carpenter who also operated a grape orchard south of his property.

[3] Clayson sold the property so that he could move to nearby Nunda to expand his orchard interests.

It is operated by the historical society and maintained by the Palatine Park District.

[5] The house is one of fewer than two dozen buildings in Palatine that are at least 125 years old.

Customary to the Second Empire design motif, the house features a prominent Mansard roof.