Built in 1897 by John Young, a local lumber baron, the mansion stands as a tribute to Young's reverence for the beautiful hardwoods of the surrounding countryside. Young did not skimp on the quality of wood that went into the floors, staircases and doors of the elegant house. It is obvious that this choice of quality preserved the richness and warmth of the house's interior over the ages.
On the end of Main Street, in the small river town of Muscoda, is an elegant Victorian mansion which pays tribute to this town's treasures, both past and present.
The Victorian Rose is a bed and breakfast of unique character and lineage.
Today, both quality and a renewed vitality of the house is revealed by stepping through the front door of The Victorian Rose Bed and Breakfast.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of a summer afternoon on the half moon deck while sampling local wines and cheeses. A full breakfast is served in the formal dining room each morning.
The Victorian Rose Bed and Breakfast is in the National Historic Register of Historic Places as the John Young House.
The house that John built reflects the affluence of the Young family. It features oak pocket doors, beveled crystal windows and entry doors heavily ornamented with hand carvings. Uniquely, each closet features a window. Upstairs, all bedrooms have overhead transom doors.
