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Julius Morton and Caroline had four sons, each of whom achieved notable success. Their eldest, Joy Morton, moved to Chicago and founded the Morton Salt Company, while another son, Paul, served as U.S. Navy Secretary under President Theodore Roosevelt. The Morton family was emblematic of influence and achievement, with their roots firmly planted in the fertile ground of ambition and service.
From Simple Cabin to Grand Mansion: The Evolution of Arbor Lodge
The original 1855 structure was a modest, four-room, single-story farmstead built at a cost of just a few hundred dollars. It consisted of a simple L-shaped frame house with a fireplace in each room—a humble beginning for a family destined for greatness.