house as a serious tourist attraction, and drew regional attention to it. The state Industrial Commission gave the house its first formal inspection. 1968 – The "Mill House" opened, containing "one of the world's largest" fireplaces. It is the first room in the house to emphasize collections of curiosities and antiques, including dolls, guns, and mechanical musical instruments. 1971 – The "Streets of Yesterday" opened, influenced by techniques devised by Paul Yank for a 1968 "Streets of Old Milwaukee" exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. 1974 – The "Music of Yesterday" opened. 1978 – The "Red Room" opened. 1981 – The "Organ Room", Carousel Building, and "World's Largest Carousel" opened, on Easter weekend. 1985 – The "Infinity Room" was constructed. 1990 – The "Heritage of the Sea" opened. 1991 – The "Octopus' Garden" was added to the Heritage of the Sea. "The Blue Danube" debuted at the House, along with the House On The Rock Carriage Collection, which would add still more nostalgia to the Transportation Building. 2008 – Two additional buildings; the Welcome Center and the Alex Jordan Jr. Center (a museum detailing Mr. Jordan's personal life and the construction of the complex's many buildings) were constructed. References Works cited External links The House That Alex Jordan Built, Madison Magazine Article, January 2009 Houses in Iowa County, Wisconsin Folly buildings in the United States Historic house museums in Wisconsin Museums in Iowa County, Wisconsin Roadside attractions in Wisconsin 1959 establishments in Wisconsin Buildings and structures completed in 1959 Visionary environments