This place holds many memories. 

The Morses purchased the old Coulter farm in the mid sixties. The original building had 16 rooms, 3 wood stoves, a pump organ, a woodshed and piles of Leslie's Weekly magazine from the late 1910's. I remember a featherbed and a bearskin rug (but don't know if they came with the house). Outbuildings included a barn, a large chicken coop, a multi-vehicle garage, and a privy. Grazing cattle kept the meadows open. There were rhubarb, rasberries, blackberries, blueberries, and a variety of apples in abundant supply.
The old farmhouse was destroyed in a fire in the early 70's. The old outhouse privy was scorched but still stands today (It's been moved to a less visible  - and less convenient - spot).

As you can see from the picture, my Mom wasn't a snob when it came to sports gear.
The old farmhouse didn't have indoor bathrooms. There was a pump in the sink.
We invited friends to help us do chores like putting up drywall, painting, chopping wood, and digging new privy holes. They enjoyed coming for the good fellowship, good food, and great recreational activities like skiing, sledding and hiking. We had many sing-alongs in the parlor.
Crane mountain was (and still is) a great day hike. There is a crater lake halfway to the summit. There used to be a firetower at the summit and one could sign a guest book with the ranger. I once counted  more than 200 ladyslipper flowers around the lake. Christmas was always special with a real chimney, a live tree from the woods, and a candlelight Christmas Eve service at the Johnsburg or North Creek Methodist Church.
The road has been greatly improved over the years. In the sixties, our jeep was often in service. By the way, a few generations have learned how to drive with that jeep. Children got to know grandparents and great grand parents here.
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