rewind……
The Thompson House Rescue & Relocation
Relocated to Frostville, future home of the Fairview Park historical museum
The Thompson House, Circa 1840, was built by Johnathan and Priscilla Thompson, some of the earliest settlers of what is now North Olmsted. The Thompsons were involved with almost everything in the early township days and their children were married to many of the other well-known families (John Carpenter, Vespasian and Elliott Stearns were all married to daughters of the Thompson family). Priscilla Sears (directly descended from William Brewster who arrived on the Mayflower) was a strong and colorful character. Some of her antics were chronicled in the Clara Snow letters given to some of our older members.
The house consists of two wings, the smaller one-story section, which is believed to be the oldest part of the house, and the two- story wing which was added within a few decades. The style is referred to as Vernacular with some simple Greek Revival elements. The basement and foundation were built from large, quarried sandstone block and the framing is a mix of rough- milled lumber and timbers.
Before relocating the house, the enclosure at the back was removed, along with the front porch, chimney, and wall plaster. Additionally, the home was cut into sections to ensure it could be transported down public streets. 
Shout-out to the maintenance team working to restore this old home and give it a new life!
STAY TUNED FOR PROGRESS ON THE INTERIOR ….