This building was the Gund's original homestead cabin and stood where our present trading post now stands. When Mr. Gund died in the late summer of 1919, Mrs. Gund sold the property to Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Chaffee, who in turn sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rall, In 1922, this same building was the first Crane Lake post office and Indian trading post operated by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rall. It burned down April 21, 1933 In 1924, the Ralls sold it back to that Chaffee's who then leased it to two young men named Kniebone and Smith in 1925 in 1926. Then it was leased to Mr. and Mrs. Crowe in 1927 and 1928. Next it was leased to Mr. and Mrs. Pachale in 1929 and 1930. In the fall of 1930, John and Millie leased the property. They saw an opportunity to go into business so bought a part of it in 1934. Another purchase was made in 1945 and the final purchase in 1955. They knew that the business would not be able to support them at first, so John continued to work at the railroad until 1945, when the business grew to the point where they felt it was necessary for both of them to be there full time. At that time, John retired from the railroad.