We Bought a Historic House- WEEK ONE (what did we do??)
In a Nutshell
Jen and her partner are restoring the Dodge House next to their Montello Theater, starting with garage repairs, painting, lawn work, and installing a new directional sign. They spent significant time at the Wisconsin Historical Society reviewing 1890s–1900s microfilm newspapers to gather ads, articles, and theater history for upcoming tours. A Z Grills smoker was also set up as they prepare the property for history tours, carnivore retreats, and Airbnb use.
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Jen and the speaker visited the Wisconsin Historical Society to research the history of the Dodge House. Four years earlier they had researched the Montello Theater when they took it over during COVID closures. They now own the Dodge House, a historic home located right next door to the world-famous Montello Theater, formerly known as Dodge's Opera House. The Dodge House will be opened for history tours, requiring additional historical research and physical preparation work at the property.
A sign was built over a month prior and will be installed at 8:00 p.m. The previous sign on the building said "Antiques," as the Dodge House once sold antiques and also operated as a restaurant. The new sign will read "Formerly Dodge's Opera House" pointing left and "Currently Dodge House" pointing right.
The garage requires significant work including cleanup, a new coat of paint, and trim repairs. The Dodge House property includes a beautiful courtyard with approximately 20 metal seats. A tree in the courtyard was overgrown and needed trimming.
The documentary Healing Humanity is the speaker's number one priority. Screenings occurred in Chicago and Orlando, with additional Midwest cities scheduled and Southwest locations planned. The speaker follows a carnivore diet, which enables high productivity. The Dodge House is described as Jen's primary focus.
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