The Dempsey house, is also known as the Stone Cottage. Charles (C.J.) Dempsey and his wife selected the property by flying over the area. Frank VanVolkinburg and his sons; Dana & Carl started construction on March 26, 1938.
Frank VanVolkinburg’s Poem indicates two people; Brigham, and Wallrath.
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Poem wrote by Frank VanVolkinburg on March 26, 1938
The house is on the mountain road; not far from Cap Martin place. It is not a lonesome spot; as the winding road you trace,
It was on 26 of March, 1938; The ground it was very rocky; Dana built the forms, The Dempsey’s they arrived, Brigham drawed the stone, The mansion is built of native stone, and it’s kind are very few; Now the plumbing and the plastering, is waiting yet to do, Now Wallrath is a German, Van Volkinburg German too, Now when this house is completed, both inside and out; Now we all like the bottle, Very truly yours; F.B.V |
![]() Back Row: Dana, Carl, --, Billy Mahoney, Charles Dempsey Front Row: Frank, Ada holding Dot, Maud, & Gen VanVolkinburg, Mrs. Dempsey & Doris Mahoney |