[2] James H. Baugh, who had come to Colorado Territory from the plains, chose to build a house with prairie grass and sod, based upon his experience.

[2] The 30 inches (76 cm) walls of the house were built of native prairie grass and sod, held in place by hog wire.

The L-shaped house, built 31-feet wide by 31 feet long, has three rooms with plastered and wallpapered walls.

[2][6] He farmed the land, experimenting with varieties of fruits and vegetables for the Agricultural College in Fort Collins, later Colorado State University.

[6] The Whites grew Pascal celery, asparagus, beets, carrots, parsnips, lettuce, and green beans.

The building is used by the Wheat Ridge Historical Society, who hold events like Cider Days and the May Festival.