A hundred and sixty acres, a white farmhouse, a red barn and a silo, in the family from 1921 until Walter sold the land in 2008. Dairy until 1975, corn and soybeans after.
What it was like
The porch faced west so the evenings were long. The kitchen door was never locked because nobody could find the key.
Who lived there
Walter's parents, from 1921
Walter and [[miller-ruth|Ruth]], from 1951
Four children and, every summer, whichever cousins needed somewhere to be
What happened to it
The land is farmed by a neighbour now. The house still stands and the barn has been painted a colour the family does not discuss.