Waukesha Rd. (next to St. Therese Church)
Frank Baker owned and built this house and dairy farm. He initially owned five acres, then rented additional adjacent land throughout the years, ending up with a total of about fifty. He had two daughters, Aurel and Alice, who were born between 1875 and 1885. Alice Baker taught school in China in the 1930’s and the only library in the town of Eagle is named after her. She never married. Aurel Baker was a nurse in the military during WWI. Aurel Baker did not have children but did marry Harold Pardee. The couple ended up renting the farm and lived in the house along with Aurel’s sister, Alice. Harold Pardee was a grandson (along with his brother, Donald) of Mrs. A.R. Hinkley (See: The Cobblestone House). He operated a milk route with partners. It was reported that a six-foot claw bathtub was added to the house “because Harold was so tall”.
As of 2009, the Baker-Pardee House was owned by Tracy B. (full last name unknown) and was not a working farm.
**information obtained by Carolyn Rosprim from informants Jean Bowey and Bea Marguardt
[Pictures coming soon !]
Alice and Aurel were my Grandfather’s cousins and I met them when I was very young when they still lived in that house. There was a huge piano in the entry way by the front door. I don’t know how they got it in the house. I am doing my family history and am looking for pictures of them and Harold or any stories about them that someone might have. {Good or bad}
I was lucky enough to grow up living next to these wonderful ladies. They both had a major impact on my life and my brother’s life. I don’t think I have any pictures, but I do have some recollections I would be happy to share.
We would be very happy if you would share some of your stories!