196: Laura Ingalls Wilder—The Real Estate Edition

Inspired by a television reboot, a controversial biography, and a summer road trip, Stacy revisits Laura Ingalls Wilder and the many houses she called home.

In this episode, Stacy explores the history and construction of Laura's houses, from log cabins and dugouts to claim shanties and modern conveniences. She also shares highlights from her recent visit to Rocky Ridge Farm in Mansfield, Missouri, where Laura and her husband, Almanzo, lived in two very different houses.

Then, a familiar friend of the podcast joins Stacy to share a surprising family connection to the Ingalls family.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Follow Notes From an Old House on Substack
• 5Calls.org - Oppose changes that will gut Section 106
• Bonus True Tales From Old Houses Episode - America's Historic Places At Risk (Audio & Video)
• 106Strong.com
• Prairie Fires (book) by Caroline Fraser
• Episode 99: Rebecca Hunter—Sears Homes & Other Kit Houses
• RepaintStudios.com

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