The land was owned by Julie Lapham who was from the family that founded Carroll College.

The home was built for George Bullen, who was a wealthy malt tycoon from Chicago.

[2] The home was named "Minnewoc" which is a native American word meaning "place of waters.

[1] The home was designed in the style of Anne Boleyn's Hever Castle in England.

The new owners also added solar panels and they put it up for sale in 2017 for 10.5 million USD.