Paulson House in Au Train Lake, Alger County, United States | Museum

Designated a Michigan Historic site in 1972, the Paulson House in Au Train Late, United States is open in the afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 Sunday thru Friday during the Summer.
 
The log house stands two stories with three rooms upstairs and five rooms on the first floor, including an attached kitchen, and measures out to about 1800 square feet.   The upstairs was used as a school room in the late 1880s and currently reflects that period.  

The Paulson House sheltered others during the journey from pioneer family homestead to Michigan Historic Site.  Notably, the Russell family lived in the Paulson House from the mid 1940s to mid 1950s.  Mrs Russell, the daughter of Chicago labor union organizers, was esteemed for her bread and baked goods which she sold to summer visitors staying at Au Train Lake resorts.   Mrs Russell was a hunter's guide, also. 

Charles and Lena Paulson with their three daughters settled on Au Train Lake in 1884.   The family lived in the Marquette-Ishpeming area before selecting their Au Train Lake homestead.  Mr Paulson sailed across Au Train Lake, stepped out onto shore and determined this was the spot to build their home.  Over 100 years later, the site continues to have the best tasting well water on the lake.