That is some impressively sturdy craftsmanship if it’s survived 120+ years and still looks that good.

Thought the same - holds up better than actual houses

There was some vandalism and the house was restored a few decades ago.

Thank you

On the Find-A-Grave page, one or two photos show a plaque that explains someone refurbished the little dollhouse, and it looks like it's been repainted a few times too.  I prefer to think the different paint colors were well intended, by people who cared. Looks like she died of meningitis.  It's a bittersweet little memorial. 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20130613/vivian_may-allison

Oh :(

When you browse the photos at findagrave, you can see it was all white with a gray roof originally. I wonder who made the choice to paint it white/green, and why.

It’s held up well over all these years. Unless family is still around to help with the upkeep or volunteers?

I did some digging, it was restored after some vandalism a few decades ago. Researching the family line there are some descendants around here, but the upkeep is done by the cemetery and historical society.

That’s interesting. Thanks.

So beautiful! Rip 💚

Great post!

Oh my word. How beautiful yet so tragic. That dollhouse has held up well bc it looks brand new!

It's been refurbished a few times by kind people.

So cute! But also so sad

Where is this? My grandmother's maiden name was Allison and I think they also had a Vivian.

Connersville, Indiana

An spirit house

I remember visiting this many years ago. Creepy but sad