Driving up to the white house on the hill, one can only wonder what history this house holds. Did it just watch the 1858 Oberlin Rescue take place or was it an active participant? Did it offer refuge to escaping slaves on their journey to freedom? The dry cistern and the hidden opening in the cellar suggest it may have. Only the house knows for sure!This house with eyes to the past stands on the diagonal road that connects Elyria to Wellington as it bypasses Oberlin city. It witnessed the abduction of John Price, which many believe began a chain of events that were not settled until well over 600,000 Americans gave ...