Getting let into the house

Upon thinking of ways to approach our research, Marianna and I, well Mostly just me, decided to go to the Comstock House for some primary source-age. I knocked, like some some kind of distraught salesman, until Mrs. Twatchman came to the door. After five minutes of uneasy questioning through the screen window, we were allowed into the house where they warmed up a bit. We traded pictures, stories, and knowledge of the house and it's origins (well not much of a trade, more of a receiving sort of deal) inside the large living room. I didn't really want to touch or sit on anything since most of the original furniture was still intact. In a day where history is often torn down or pushed into the background, it was refreshing to see the current owners' respect and knowledge of the house and it's history. This was really the best way to research as we got to see many of the house originals like the light fixtures, window panes, and wood fireplaces. We also heard some interesting stories from Al Capone's visit to Comstock's (rumored) monkey. Good times.