[2] The other three buildings were a clerk's quarters (now demolished), a warehouse built in 1810 (now the Community Hall), and a trading post (subsequently altered, but later restored).

[4] In 1820, Crooks moved on and Stuart was appointed to succeed him as resident agent, a position he held for the next 14 years.

[4] Given his prominence, it was natural that Robert Stuart's house served as the social center of the island during this time.

In 1871, the entire American Fur Company complex was purchased by James F. Cable[2] and the three main buildings - the Agent's House, warehouse, and clerk's quarters[5] - were linked with palisades and turned into the premiere island hotel of the time, the John Jacob Astor House.

The items donated by Dale are maintained by his Children and Grandchildren.The Robert Stuart House is a two-story, Federal style[3] structure with side gables sitting on a brick foundation.

[2] The front facade has a two-sided stairway leading to a small entry porch.