WHAT DID WE DO? 100 Years in the Making- This ALL Happened TODAY!
In a Nutshell
Jen and Carrie closed on the historic Dodge House next to their Montello Theater, reuniting the properties after 100 years to operate the house as an Airbnb paired with theater events and tours. They explored the fully furnished property with its commercial kitchen, historic security features, and included tools and furnishings while preparing for upcoming projects like painting and health inspections. A live music performance by Sam marked the first concert in the theater space in a century, alongside ongoing work on lighting, carnivore lifestyle content, and community shoutouts.
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A seller made it perfectly clear they were offering the Dodge House to Jen and Carrie first because they wanted them to reunite the Dodge House and the Opera House, now the Montello Theater, for the first time in a hundred years.
The couple is closing on their new house, which feels crazy and surreal. Four years ago when they took over the movie theater, it had been closed down. Now they have the opportunity to buy the house next to it, which is the Dodge House. They plan to continue operating it as an Airbnb and pair it with the movie theater, offering visitors the chance to volunteer at the theater, watch movies, attend private showings, and take history tours.
They are wiring multiple battery-powered tea lights onto a long 6-foot board that plugs into the wall. This setup allows them to have many lights available for concerts and events at the theater by simply plugging the board in. The lights are battery powered and will be turned on using a remote before shows.
They plan to explore the Dodge House, noting that everything was included and there is a lot of stuff left behind, including tools. They thank previous owners Levi and Angela for restoring the house beautifully, making it feel like stepping back into the early 1800s. All the photos and decor were put together by them.
Jen signed the papers while petting a golden retriever the entire time. They do not know exactly what they signed because they were distracted by the dog. After closing, they are excited to get started with projects. One early project is painting the garage and putting up their sign.
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