Built in 1883 by Dr. William A. Guild, the house was situated on approximately 18 acres on the north shore of Lake Osceola. The house commanded a sweeping view of the entire length of the lake.
The two-story house consists of sixteen rooms, five with fireplaces, and was built with timber taken from the property.
In 1884 the Guilds began to take in boarders and called their house the "Osceola House." Dr. Guild advertised "Osceola House" as "a new house, high, light and airy rooms, well furnished; 175 feet of wide veranda; cistern water. A quiet home-like house, short distance from station, stores, good boating and fishing".
Dr. Guild died in 1902 and "Osceola House" was sold to Frank E. Spooner.
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