The Rolph Brothers Lumber Company was established in 1894 by Charles and William Rolph, and the company built many fine homes in the area. As public demand increased, the brothers started a lumberyard on the east side of Monticello, near the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul rail line spur. By 1920, the Rolph Bros. had no less than five buildings standing on either side of Pratt Road, just north of County EE. They sold anything needed, from silos to bee food. Charles Rolph is the man on the left atop the railcar. Visit monticelloareahistorcalsociety.org.