In 1939 the general store burned and it was not rebuilt. The part of this structure that contained this house was saved.  (The foundation stones on the west side of the cellar show signs of the smoke.)

          Mr. Finkle died in 1940 and his widow and daughter continued living in this home.  At the wife's death in 1949 the deed was conveyed to the daughter and she sold this property to Harold and Mae Coons Coleman in 1950. They added a one story addition where the larger general store had stood and his became the local "soda pop" store which catered to the local residents and the summer campers attending the 6 children's camps located within a mile of the center of this community.

          At the intersection of Cross Street and Route 7 was located the Flamingo Inn, owned and operated by Pat Angella, on Upper Rhoda Lake.  There was a long structure to the west of the main hotel which was known as a dancehall.  On many 1940-50's summer nights the roads were filled with young camp counselors and locals, music, cars and fun.  Swimming, fishing, picnicking and boat rentals were available.

          After the death of Harold in 1960, Mae (my husband Allan's first cousin) continued to occupy the house but the store was closed.  In 1971 she transferred the property to her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Daniel Thomas.

          The Thomas' sold the house to us in 1978.  We raised 3 daughters here.  Allan had a small business on the premises and it has been a wonderful house and home for us.  Entertaining in this home is a delight.