In 1903 Hiram Caldwell and his family decided it was
time for a new home. His new place completed in 1906,
was a modern framed structure with weatherboarding, as
well as interior paneling . The shingled gables
reflected the nationally popular Eastlake style of the
day. Hiram home was stylish and comfortable. The
furniture was handmade from Cosby,
TN. The Hiram continued with old traditions
such as spinning wheel and loom, warping and quilting
frames all stood ready upstairs. The Hiram family raised
sheep and the sheep yielded wool that padded quilts, was
woven into cloth and sold or traded for goods on the
open market.
By the 20th century, Cataloochee was changing, and that
change was reflected in the Caldwell home. Business
affairs, tourists, and renters added variety and
interest to the daily routine of family life in Hiram
household.